How to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to London

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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€17

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€22

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Abellio Greater AngliaP48299
10:52AM0h50
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
11:42AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$211One-way
0 transfers

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Abellio Greater AngliaP48299
10:52AM0h50
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
11:42AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP46740
10:17AM0h42
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
10:59AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Abellio Greater AngliaP48311
11:52AM0h50
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
12:42PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP48287
09:52AM0h50
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
10:42AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP48281
09:22AM0h51
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
10:13AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:00AM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:25AMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:30AM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:55AMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
09:00AM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
10:25AMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
$211One-way
0 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.

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Stansted to London Travel Comparison

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buses

€7

2:50 h

2 Months Ahead

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€10

0:42 mins

2 Months Ahead



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


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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.


How to get from Stansted to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Stansted to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 88,72% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Stansted to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted Mountfitchet to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and London including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:

A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is:
  • Around 105 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
  • 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, Stratford City Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Stephensons of Essex to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stansted Mountfitchet to London with the following travel companies:
  • 105 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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