How can I get to Stansted airport?
By Car
Stansted is on the M11 motorway at Junction 8. The M11 connects with the M25 London Orbital Motorway at Junction
27, approximately 20 minutes drive south of the airport. Journey time to central London is 55-80 minutes.
By Train
The fastest and most frequent link from Stansted to Central London is the 'Skytrain' rail service to London Liverpool
Street. There is a stop at Tottenham Hale, connecting with the Victoria line of the Underground. Trains run every 30 minutes
from 06:00 to 08:00 and then every 15 minutes until 17:00 and then a half hourly service until midnight. Departures from
London are on the hour and half hour, journey time approximately 45 minutes and a single fare costs £13.00.
By Taxi
There is no taxi rank at Stansted. Taxis must be booked at
the desk in the International Arrivals area. Journey time to central
London is around 70 minutes. Fare approximately £1.20 per
mile, £1.40 between midnight and 0600 (6.00am). To avoid the
inevitable queues for taxis, you can book your taxi in advance through
Black Cab London. No waiting charges are incurred as all flights
are monitored by the reservation staff. You will be met outside
the customs area by your driver, who will assist you in carrying
your luggage to the vehicle. Black Cab London can also arrange your
return journey at the time of booking.
You can contact Black Cab London on 0800 169 5296 from the UK or 1-877 405 7622 from the USA.
By Coach
National Express coach services operate to London, Cambridge,
Oxford, Norwich, Colchester and Chelmsford as well as to Heathrow
and Gatwick airports. For coach enquiries, contact National Express:
08705 808080.
General Airport Information
For travel, flight and other information, please contact
the Stansted information desk on 08700 000303 or click
here for more information from our website.
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