Every way to get from Stansted Airport into London — compared by speed, price and how easy each is with luggage. Then route the whole journey offline with CityNav.
Open CityNav Free → See London transit coverageStansted has a single main terminal with satellite gate buildings reached by a free automated shuttle. The rail and coach stations sit directly beneath the terminal, so transfers are simple.
| Option | Duration | Price | Frequency / Hours | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚄 Stansted Express | ~50 min | from £13 (cheaper in advance) | every 15-30 min roughly 05:30-00:30 |
good — luggage racks |
| 🚌 National Express coach (A6/A7/A9) | ~75-120 min | from £6 | every 15-30 min, 24/7 24/7 |
good — hold underneath |
| 🚌 Terravision / airport coach | ~90 min | from £8 | every 20-40 min near 24/7 |
good — hold underneath |
| 🚕 Taxi / Uber | ~70-100 min | from £90-£130 | on demand 24/7 |
excellent — door to door |
→ London Liverpool Street (via Tottenham Hale)
Luggage: good — luggage racks
→ Victoria / Liverpool St / Stratford / Golders Green
Luggage: good — hold underneath
→ Liverpool Street / Victoria
Luggage: good — hold underneath
→ Central London
Luggage: excellent — door to door
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The Stansted Express is from about £13 (cheaper booked ahead). Coaches start around £6-£8. A taxi is typically £90-£130.
The Stansted Express to Liverpool Street takes about 50 minutes and is the fastest scheduled option.
National Express or Terravision coaches, from around £6-£8, are the cheapest — they take longer than the train.
The Stansted Express has luggage racks and a straightforward transfer. Coaches store bags in the hold. A taxi is easiest door-to-door.
Yes — National Express coaches run 24 hours to Victoria, Liverpool Street and Stratford, which is ideal for red-eye flights.
Contactless works on the onward London network, but for the Stansted airport rail leg you generally need a Stansted Express ticket (buy online to save).
Data last checked: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Stansted Express, National Rail, National Express. Fares are approximate and can change.