Stansted Express
TrainDuration
45-55 min
Price
GBP 9.90 - 23.00
Pickup point
Stansted Airport railway station
Dropoff
London Liverpool Street
Ticket method
Buy a Stansted Express ticket online, by app, or at the station.
Verified airport transfer guide
For most travelers, Stansted Express is the simplest way from Stansted to central London, while coaches can be cheaper if you book ahead.
London Stansted Airport
London
2026-05-04
Best option right now
Stansted Express usually takes 45-55 min and costs GBP 9.90 - 23.00.
Verified against the listed route sources.
Comparison table with side-by-side timings, prices, and pickup details.
| Mode | Duration | Price | Pickup | Booking method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 45-55 min | GBP 9.90 - 23.00 | Stansted Airport railway station | Buy a Stansted Express ticket online, by app, or at the station. |
| Bus | 50-90 min | GBP 7.50 - 16.00 | Stansted Airport coach station | Book a coach ticket online before travel. |
Compare the verified choices before you travel.
45-55 min
GBP 9.90 - 23.00
Stansted Airport railway station
London Liverpool Street
Buy a Stansted Express ticket online, by app, or at the station.
50-90 min
GBP 7.50 - 16.00
Stansted Airport coach station
London Victoria Coach Station or Stratford
Book a coach ticket online before travel.
Useful neighboring routes in the current London airport cluster.
Last verified 2026-05-04.
Each route claim should stay tied to the official or airport sources listed on the page.
Stansted Express is currently the best-value option for most travelers based on the verified route data.
Verified price ranges: Stansted Express GBP 9.90 - 23.00; National Express GBP 7.50 - 16.00.
Verified journey times: Stansted Express 45-55 min; National Express 50-90 min.