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Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly $38 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $57 (€46)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to London
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Flibco7:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station8:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
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Flibco7:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station8:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
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Flibco7:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station8:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
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P762769:52 AM0h50Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:42 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
P7628810:52 AM0h50Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)11:42 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
P7630011:52 AM0h50Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)12:42 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$211One-way0 transfers
Flibco10:30 AM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:00 AMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
Flibco7:00 AM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:30 AMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
Flibco2:30 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:00 PMLondon, Redbridge Station$201One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Stansted to London
The short journey from Stansted to London is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip to the capital is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus or train. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary between 54 minutes and 2 hours and 50 minutes. Key arrival points in London include Victoria Coach Station and Liverpool Street. Bus and train journeys from Stansted to London are available 7 days a week.
Trains from Stansted to London | Buses from Stansted to London
Stansted to London Travel Comparison
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€7 |
2:50 h |
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€10 |
0:42 mins |
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What is the best way to travel from Stansted to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Stansted to London
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Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Stansted to London. Buses traveling from Stansted to London require a change in Bishop's Stortford train station, and takes 2:50 h to arrive at London's Victoria bus station. Buses along this connection are not very frequent with up to four offered a day. Bus companies that travel from Stansted to London include National Express.
Fastest way to travel from Stansted to London
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Traveling by train is the fastest way to get from Stansted to London. Trains that travel from Stansted to London depart from the station train station and arrive at London's Liverpool Street station. Over 20 direct trains travel from Stansted to London every day, with the first departing at 7:25 a.m. Trains that travel directly from Stansted to London are serviced by Abellio Greater Anglia.
Most popular way to travel from Stansted to London

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Stansted to London. Taking the train is significantly faster than taking the bus and do not require a change.Traveling from Stansted to London by train allows you to arrive at London's Liverpool station at the most convient time for you, as frequent trains are offered between the two cities.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 92 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station).
- Travel with Flibco, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, flibco, Stephensons of Essex to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express to go to London by train.
- 92 direct buses per day with Flibco, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, flibco.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
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