How to get from Stansted to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Stansted to London by price and travel time.
- 48 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
35m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Stansted to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 48 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
48 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 49mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€12Omio catalogue, Oct 2149m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 2135m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stansted to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Stansted → London StanstedbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Stansted to London
Airport shuttle bus runs about 48 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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, Oct 21
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Greater Anglia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stansted to London works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Stansted to London, about 35 min. In total it's roughly €8 over 35 min, direct, no transfers.
Stansted to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stansted to London?
The most useful route takes about 35m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Stansted to London?
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 London from Stansted?
About 48 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stansted to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €13. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Stansted to London?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Greater Anglia.
Can you get from Stansted to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to London?
Usually 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.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026