The average journey time from Stansted Airport to London by train is around 50 minutes.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Stansted Airport than the Stansted Express, arriving from Liverpool Street in 48 minutes.
With trains departing every 15 minutes during the day, 7 days a week, the Stansted Express is the best way to travel.
London Liverpool Street in 48 minutes
Connect to the Elizabeth, Central, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines. Excellent for meetings in the City, or sightseeing at St Paul’s, the London Eye, the Shard, and Westminster.
Tottenham Hale in 37 minutes
Connect to the Victoria line, for easy access to the West End including Kings Cross, Oxford Circus, Green Park, and Victoria.
Stratford London (change at Tottenham Hale)
From Tottenham Hale, the service to Stratford London is just 14 minutes, with connections to the DLR for Canary Wharf and the Central and Jubilee lines for central and east London.
How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to London by train?
The average journey time from Stansted Airport to London by train is around 50 minutes.
How much does the train from Stansted Airport to London cost?
Book online in advance, and pay from just £9.90 for a one-way ticket between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.
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