How to get from London to Stansted
London to Stansted is 41 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 35m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Stansted by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
35m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Nov 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Stansted. The most useful door-to-door route takes 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 41 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
41 km
London to Stansted: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Stansted → StanstedbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Stansted
Airport shuttle bus operates this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so we show no times or daily count.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle busbus | · | · |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Nov 4
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Stansted works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from London to Stansted, about 35 min. In total it's roughly €8 over 35 min, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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London to Stansted: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Stansted?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 35m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from London to Stansted?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Stansted from London?
About 41 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Stansted cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €8. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Stansted?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from London to Stansted without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Stansted?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search London to Stansted
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- London to Stansted by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026