Using London's Stansted Airport

Practical information on using Stansted, one of London's low cost budget airline airports

Latest information on Stansted Airport operations during Covid-19 pandemic



Stansted Airport Transfers

Transfers to London compared

Travelling into London there is a choice between the cheap airport bus services and a faster but more expensive train option. Your destination in London may well decide which.

Stansted - Heathrow Airport transfer options

Heathrow, London's busiest airport and Stansted the London hub for Ryanair, are connected by direct airport buses. The buses are the fastest transfer between the two airports, they are not the cheapest.

Stansted - Gatwick Airport transfer options

Gatwick is the other side of London from Stansted the London hub for Ryanair. Connected by direct airport buses. The buses are slow, a faster transfer by rail is more popular.

Luton - Stansted Airport transfer options

Both Stansted and Luton airports are well to the north of London. There is a direct bus service between the two avoiding a trip into Central London.

Stansted Airport Hotels & Hotel Transport

Airport hotels

There is a good choice of hotels for this relatively small airport including the Radisson Blu Stansted hotel adjacent to the passenger terminal at Stansted.

Airport hotel & car parking packages

Most mainstream hotels around Stansted offer great value long term car parking and overnight stay packages. This page guides you through who offer what at Stansted.

Stansted Airport Car Parking

Airport car parking

At Stansted there is a choice of official on-airport car parks and less expensive off airport car parking. Meet n greet or valet options are also available.

Airport hotel & car parking packages

Most mainstream hotels around Stansted offer great value long term car parking and overnight stay packages. This page guides you through who offers what at Stansted.

Stansted & London Luggage Storage

Luggage Hero Storage Solution

If you are travelling with luggage, but still want to explore London before you leave, then consider using the Luggage Hero storage solution. You can easily find locations all over London to safely store your luggage for any amount of time you need. It is cheap, secure and bookable online.


National Express Airport Coach Services
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