How to get to London from Stansted Mountfitchet

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Compare train and coach for Stansted Mountfitchet to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 49 km

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Driving

£17

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

£41

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

49m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

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30m

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1h 14m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Greater Anglia

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Flibco

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average £17.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and London including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 25m faster (49m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to London

How to get to London from Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaP76347
    15:520h50
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    16:42London Liverpool Street (LST)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaP76347
    15:520h50
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    16:42London Liverpool Street (LST)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    13:000h30
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    13:30London, Redbridge Station
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP76335
    14:520h50
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    15:42London Liverpool Street (LST)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Greater AngliaP76431
    22:520h50
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    23:42London Liverpool Street (LST)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Greater AngliaP76407
    20:520h50
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    21:42London Liverpool Street (LST)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    22:000h30
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    22:30London, Redbridge Station
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    12:300h30
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    13:00London, Redbridge Station
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:000h30
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    6:30London, Redbridge Station
    £141One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted Mountfitchet to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and London including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London costing on average £17.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 2m.

The Stansted Mountfitchet to London distance is approximately 49 km.
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is:
  • Around 109 coaches per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stansted Mountfitchet to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Flibco to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stansted Mountfitchet to London with the following travel companies:
  • 109 direct coaches per day with National Express, Flibco.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Stansted Mountfitchet to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
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