Stansted Airport to central London: routes and access

Stansted Airport to central London

Terminals, the rail, Tube, coach and taxi links into London with their operators, and step-free notes. Times and fares appear only as the airport or operator states them, with the date we read them.

事实信息最近核实于2026年11月1日。Britlens 保持独立：请参阅我们的编辑政策。

从火车站台望见的Stansted Airport航站楼 — 照片：Richard Vince, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

In London: Coaches parked at the bays inside Victoria Coach Station in London, with passengers waitingPhoto: Martin Addison, CC BY-SA 2.0

In London: Red and blue London Underground roundel with the station name VictoriaPhoto: R/DV/RS, CC BY 2.0

是否运营？

Stansted's own pages were read on 1 November 2026. They list Stansted Express trains, National Express coaches and a recommended taxi firm.¹

Terminals and stations

The railway station is directly beneath the terminal building, which the airport says is about a two-minute walk from the departure hall.²

Into central London

Stansted Express. Operator: Stansted Express. Direct to Tottenham Hale, Stratford and London Liverpool Street. The airport's page gives about 48 to 50 minutes to Liverpool Street and about 35 minutes to Tottenham Hale, with trains every 15 minutes through the day (another answer on the same page says every 15 to 30 minutes, so check the timetable). On 1 November 2026 it gave fares to Liverpool Street from £9.90 one way. Change at Tottenham Hale for the Victoria line, at Liverpool Street for the Central and Elizabeth lines, and at Stratford for the Jubilee line and DLR.^3,2 Official page for Stansted Express (opens in new tab)
Coach. Operator: National Express. National Express runs 24 hours a day with 38 pick-up points, 15 of them in central London. On 1 November 2026 the airport gave fares from £5.00 one way. It states no journey times.¹ Official page for Coach (opens in new tab)
Taxi. Operator: 24x7 Taxis. The airport recommends 24x7 Taxis, with a reservation desk in international arrivals. It quotes no fares.¹ Official page for Taxi (opens in new tab)

For fares and city passes, see local transport. For live disruption, use the travel status links. Just landed? Our first 24 hours guide covers money, phones and getting around.

无障碍通道（无台阶）

Stansted says the station has step-free access throughout its three platforms, with lifts, escalators and ramps to the terminal and induction loops. National Rail lists it as step-free category A. Greater Anglia's assistance team asks for requests at least 24 hours before your journey.^2,4

协助与无障碍服务

Pre-book assistance through your airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before your flight.⁵

Airport assistance information (opens in new tab). More on getting around with a disability: accessible travel.

本站指南收录

官方网站

Stansted Airport official website (opens in new tab)¹

其他机场

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