Stansted Express Trains to / from Central London
Fast, Direct Link Trains Between Stansted & Central London
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| Stansted Express Train |
The Stansted Express train is a dedicated airport train service running into London's Liverpool Street Station. The Stansted Express train station is beneath the Terminal at Stansted Airport, simply descend the escalators on coming out of arrivals and you're on the platform.
Stansted Express trains are the fastest way into Central London from Stansted airport, scheduled journey time is 45 minutes. On most journeys the train will make two stops, one at Tottenham Hale. This is an interchange with the London Underground which can save you time.
As the Stansted Express train has no traffic to contend with, it is the most reliable transfer option too between Stansted and London. It is also by far the most expensive option too.
Terravision run a Stansted to Liverpool Street coach in direct competition with the Stansted Express at a fraction of the cost.
The Stansted Express train stops running well before the last aircraft lands at Stansted.
The bus services keep running longer, and the Stansted to Victoria National Express service is a true 24x7 service.
Also note that the London Underground only runs from about 05:00 to 24:00. Liverpool Street is a long way from most peoples London accommodation, the buses go nearer the main hotel districts. Although London has a good network of night buses in the central areas of London that run all night.
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| London Transfers |
| Transfer Overview |
| Stansted Express Train |
| Terravision Victoria Bus |
| Terra Liverpool Street Bus |
| Terravision Stratford Bus |
| Nat Express Victoria Bus |
| Nat Exp Liverpool St Bus |
| easyBus |
| Taxi / Private Car |
| Small / Large Groups |
| Inter Airport Transfers |
| Stansted - Heathrow |
| Stansted - Gatwick |
| Stansted - Luton |
| Stansted Airport Hotels |
| Stansted Hotel Overview |
| Stansted Bed & Breakfast |
| Stansted Travel Lodges |
| Radisson Blu Stansted |
| Hilton Stansted |
| Holiday Inn Express STN |
| Days Inn Stansted |
| Long Term Car Parking |
| Hotel + Parking Packages |
| Airport Car Parking |
| London Hotels / B&B |
| Best Buy Hotels |
| Bed & Breakfast |
| 2 & 3 Star Hotels |
| 4 Star Hotels |
| Family Rooms |
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Express (Standard) or First Class Stansted Express Tickets
There are two classes of ticket on the Stansted Express train. Express or standard class is perfectly acceptable to most travelers, but if you want to pamper yourself there is first class more than 50% more expensive.
What you receive in First Class is more legroom and space, fast track access through customs at Stansted Airport and lounges at both Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street.
Logistics of using Stansted Express
Trains Stansted to Liverpool Street
Daily Every 15 minutes 06:00 to 23:59 and 00:30
Extra trains 05:30 (not Tues,Wed, Thurs), 01:00 and 01:30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Trains Liverpool Street To Stansted
Daily Every 15 minutes 04:40 to 23:25 and 04:10
Extra trains 03:40 (Mon)
Journey Time: 45 minutes
Stansted Express Ticket Prices (Bought on Day) 2012
| Stansted Airport - Liverpool Street | |
| Adult Single Fare : £22.50 Adult Return Fare : £31.50 Children half fare (5-15 yrs) |
Adult First Class Single Fare : £36.00 Adult First Return Fare : £51.90 |
| Stansted Airport - Tottenham Hale Underground | |
| Adult Single Fare : £20.00 Adult Return Fare : £29.50 Children half fare (5-15 yrs) |
Adult First Class Single Fare : £32.00 Adult First Return Fare : £49.40 |
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Discounted Train Tickets - Central London to Stansted Return
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Deep discounts and free tickets for children! There are strict conditions on these bargain tickets: |
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| Overview Of Stansted - Central London Transfers With Links To Individual Detail Pages |
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| Public Transport | Indicative Cost | Indicative frequencies and travel times | ||
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| Stansted Express | £22.50 | £31.50 | Every 15 minutes, 45 minute journey | |
| National Express Victoria Bus | £10.00 | £17.00 | Every 20 minutes, 100 minute journey | |
| National Express Liverpool Street | £8.00 | £15.00 | Every 30 minutes, 50 minute journey | |
| Terravision Victoria Bus | £9.00 | £14.00 | Every 30 minutes, 75 minute journey | |
| Terravision Liverpool Street Bus | £9.00 | £14.00 | Every 30 minutes, 55 minute journey | |
| Terravision Stratford Bus | £6.00 | £11.00 | Every 30 minutes, 40 minute journey | |
| easyBus | £2+ | £4+ | Every 30 minutes, 75 minute journey | |
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