Stansted Transport - Rail, Coach, Bus
Stansted is easily accessible 24 hours a day from anywhere in the UK by public and private transport. Served by National Express coaches direct to the terminal door, Stansted Express train link to Stansted's own station underneath the terminal building, or by a network of taxi and bus services. There are also various motorways and major roads leading to Stansted if you prefer to drive yourself.
Stansted by Coach
Take advantage of no booking fee on all National Express coaches when you book your coach journey.
Stansted by Train
Choose from the specialist Stansted Express or travel on the overground or underground trains from London and all over the country.
Stansted by Shuttle Bus
With single tickets just £9 and £14 for a return journey between Victoria and Liverpool Street stations and Stansted airport, a shuttle bus saves you time, money and hassle!
Stansted Airport by Taxi
Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 500 taxi companies serving Stansted airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.
Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Stansted airport Taxi Listings.
The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.
Stansted Airport by Coach
National Express operates long and short distance coach services connecting a number of major cities with Stansted Airport. The coaches can be caught 24 hours a day from various pick up points including the Stansted coach station, which is located on the forecourt of the terminal building. Drop off is just a couple of minutes walk from the terminal building
With pick up and drop off locations all over the UK National Express is a great option for long distance coach journeys to and from Stansted. Getting to London couldn't be easier with cheap and direct connections between all four major London airports and services every 20 minutes to Central London. There is also a direct non-stop service to Stratford every 30 minutes.
Save time and money by paying no booking fee when you purchase your tickets online.
Stansted Airport by Bus
The Terravision shuttle bus service operates from Stansted Coach Station with departures every 30 minutes to Victoria station and Liverpool Street. You can get to Stansted from both these stations on the same shuttle bus too. The journey from Victoria is around 75 minutes and the one to Liverpool Street is around 55 minutes.
With tickets from just £9 one way per adult and £14 return this is a great option for those looking to get to London, book your tickets online and then sit back and relax!
More local journeys can be made using the Arriva or First bus services. Details of timetables and destinations can be obtained on their websites:
Arriva
First
Stansted Airport by Train
Stansted has its own station which is located underneath the terminal building. This station is served by the Stansted Express. The Stansted Express runs every fifteen minutes to half an hour, depending on the time of day.
As well as the Stansted Express service, Stansted airport is served by a regular stopping service which runs into Liverpool St station, and services to the midlands (which are, in turn, gateways to the North of England and various other airports).
Train times and information can be obtained from Railtrack
| Tel: | 0845 748 4950 | ||
| Web Site: | Railtrack |
Disabled passengers should arrange assistance at least 24 hours before their journey by contacting the relevant train company direct.