How to get from London to Stansted
- 44 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Stansted: bus. The two cities are about 44 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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44 km
London to Stansted: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ham → London HeathrowbusRegional connection·1h 14m
- 2London Heathrow → StanstedbusRegional connection·2h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from London to Stansted
Airport shuttle bus runs about 48 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Stansted works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Ham to London, about 1h 14m. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Stansted (2h 1m). In total it's roughly €25 over 3h 35m, 1 transfer.
London to Stansted: common questions
Is there a bus from London to Stansted?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Stansted from London?
About 44 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Stansted?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Stansted?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026