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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
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.
- P666704:11 PM0h47Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)4:58 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P666704:11 PM0h47Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)4:58 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Flibco11:00 AM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:30 AMLondon$211One-way0 transfers
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- P666725:09 PM0h49Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)5:58 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$121One-way0 transfers
- P763594:52 PM0h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)5:43 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$121One-way0 transfers
- P763836:51 PM0h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)7:42 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$121One-way0 transfers
- Flibco7:00 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:30 PMLondon$211One-way0 transfers
- Flibco9:00 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:30 PMLondon$211One-way0 transfers
- Flibco5:00 PM0h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station5:30 PMLondon$211One-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
Average Price |
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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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
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 train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 89 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, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, flibco, Stephensons of Essex to go to London by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
- 89 direct buses per day with Megabus, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, flibco.
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