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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 $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $23.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 25m faster (49m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 vs $55). 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P76407
8:52 PM 0h50 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) 9:42 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P76407
8:52 PM 0h50 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) 9:42 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco
2:00 PM 0h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 2:30 PM London, Redbridge Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P76383
6:51 PM 0h51 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) 7:42 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - P76389
7:20 PM 0h52 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) 8:12 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - P76377
6:20 PM 0h53 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) 7:13 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Flibco
8:00 PM 0h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 8:30 PM London, Redbridge Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
6:00 PM 0h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 6:30 PM London, Redbridge Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
4:30 PM 0h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 5:00 PM London, Redbridge Station $20 1 One-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.
Trains from Stansted to London | Buses from Stansted to London
Stansted to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€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
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
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 $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $23.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 116 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Flibco, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 116 direct buses per day with Flibco, National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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