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Travel Information to London from Stansted Mountfitchet

distanceDistance30 miles (48 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus

Travel 30 miles (48 km) by train or bus between Stansted Mountfitchet and London. Travelers can even take a direct from Stansted Mountfitchet to London.

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

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

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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.

Greater Anglia
10:48AM0h57
Elsenham station (ESM)
11:45AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greater Anglia
10:48AM0h57
Elsenham station (ESM)
11:45AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greater Anglia
08:14AM0h41
Bishop's Stortford station (BIS)
08:55AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$311One-way
0 transfers
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Greater Anglia
09:19AM0h56
Elsenham station (ESM)
10:15AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
09:48AM0h57
Elsenham station (ESM)
10:45AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
11:48AM0h57
Elsenham station (ESM)
12:45PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:30AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:20AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:00AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:50AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:30AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
12:20PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station
$251One-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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Attractions in London

London receives the most international arrivals out of any city in the world. Some of London's main attractions include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the British Museum, the Tate Modern and Wembley Stadium as well as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Stansted Mountfitchet to London travel information with Abellio Greater Anglia:

  • Average Duration: 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12
  • Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 11 a day

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Stansted Mountfitchet to London travel information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27
  • National Express frequency: 19 a day

FAQs: Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

FAQs: 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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Travel Stansted Mountfitchet to London by train or bus.

You should expect to travel around 30 miles (48 km) between Stansted Mountfitchet and London.

Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or 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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