London Stansted Airport to City Centre
London Stansted Airport is located approximately 68 kilometres northeast of the city centre and is one of London's busiest airports, serving millions of passengers every year! Specifically, it is the city's 3rd largest airport! Both international and domestic flights within the UK depart daily from Stansted Airport. Due to the thousands of people...
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London Stansted Airport is located approximately 68 kilometres northeast of the city centre and is one of London's busiest airports, serving millions of passengers every year! Specifically, it is the city's 3rd largest airport!
Both international flights and domestic flights within the UK depart daily from Stansted Airport.
Due to the thousands of people always present at the airport, it is advisable to find and book your transfer from the airport to central London in advance, otherwise you might have a long wait before finding a seat on a bus or in a taxi!
In this guide, we will outline all the ways to get from Stansted Airport to the city centre, as well as the cost of each option! Don't forget that on Travelo you can find dates for cheap tickets, allowing you to save even more money on your trip!
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How to get from Stansted Airport to London
# Travel by Terravision bus
Terravision offers a reliable and affordable option for travellers looking to transfer from Stansted Airport to central London in the most economical, yet comfortable, way. Terravision transports thousands of passengers daily from hundreds of airports across Europe by bus to their respective city centres.
But why choose a Terravision bus for your transfer from the airport to the city centre on a trip to London?
# Affordable solution
The bus offers the most accessible and economical option, compared to taxis, the underground, and private transfers. Prices start from just 12 pounds for a one-way transfer to the city centre, while a taxi costs at least 160 pounds.
Tickets for children aged 3-15 cost 6 pounds, and if you book a return journey together, tickets will cost 17 pounds for each adult and 8.50 pounds for each child!
Children aged 0-2 travel free!
# Convenience
Terravision buses operate almost 24/7, as long as there are flights arriving at Stansted Airport. All you need to do is book your tickets online to secure your seat on the bus, as otherwise (if you haven't booked online) you might have to wait a long time until a free seat becomes available, which could mean a 2-3 hour wait during peak hours.
# Travel comfort
As the journey will last approximately one hour, travelling by bus is comfortable as the coaches are modern, air-conditioned, and there is also free Wi-Fi for all passengers!
[ Book your bus tickets online at the best price HERE! ]
# No worries about your seat!
By booking your tickets online, you have no worries about finding an available seat for your transfer! Your seat will be waiting for you so you won't be delayed at all. And if your flight is delayed, you'll automatically have a reserved seat on the next bus!
# Many drop-off points
Terravision buses offer several drop-off points in central London, such as Victoria Station, Liverpool Street, Paddington, and more, making it very convenient to reach your final destination!
Online booking for bus tickets from Stansted Airport to London
Online booking is essential as it is the only way to have a reserved seat on the bus departing at your arrival time. Otherwise, you might wait 2-3 hours until a seat becomes available on a bus.
Booking is very easy and can be done online through the company's website HERE.
Select the number of people for whom you want to book, the route, and your arrival time – if your flight is delayed, you will automatically have a seat on the next bus!
Pay online and save your tickets to your mobile to show when boarding – there's no need to print them!
That's it – this way you'll make the most comfortable and economical transfer from London Stansted Airport to the city centre!
Let's see what a transfer by taxi and train offers and costs!
Transfer by train
The transfer by train is made with the Stansted Express – a service that runs every 15 minutes and connects the airport with Liverpool Street Station.
The journey takes approximately 47 minutes and is probably the fastest way to get from the airport to the city centre!
The ticket cost varies depending on the time you take the train and starts from approximately 20 pounds for a single journey.
Private transfer
Private transfers are usually arranged with luxury cars, either through your hotel or a travel agency.
The transfer cost is approximately 200-250 pounds and is definitely not worthwhile if you are travelling alone or as a couple. If you are 4 people and share the cost, then the comfort offered by a private transfer might be worth it.
Transfer by taxi
Taxis are available as soon as you exit the airport and can comfortably take you to any point in London you desire.
The transfer cost is approximately 160 pounds and the journey takes about 1 hour.
[ Book your bus tickets online at the best price HERE! ]
Summary
There are several ways to transfer from Stansted Airport to the city centre – the choice depends on how much you want to spend and the comfort level you desire for your journey.
Terravision buses offer passengers comfort with plenty of space for each traveller, free luggage allowance, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the transfer. The cost is the most economical of all transfer options, and when you book tickets online, you have a guaranteed, reserved seat for the service departing immediately upon your arrival.
See information about Terravision buses here and book your tickets online for your transfer from the airport to the city centre.
If you haven't booked your flight tickets yet, then on Travelo.gr you can find the cheapest flights to London with all major airlines!

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