How to Get from Stansted Airport to Central London

The easiest way to travel from Stansted Airport to Central London depends on where you are staying. The main options are Stansted Express, coach, taxi, private hire and chauffeur.

The Stansted Express runs directly from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street in around 48 minutes. It is the most useful public transport option for passengers heading towards Liverpool Street, Bank, Moorgate, Shoreditch and the City of London.

If your destination is elsewhere in Central London, you will need to continue from Liverpool Street by Underground, Elizabeth line, taxi or another local service.

Coaches provide another option, serving London destinations such as Victoria, Liverpool Street, Stratford, Baker Street, Paddington and Marble Arch. They can cost less than other options, but traffic can make the journey longer.

For a direct journey to your exact London address, you can use a taxi or private hire car. This avoids train changes and works well when you have luggage or travel with children.

A chauffeur service provides a more comfortable door-to-door option. Your chauffeur collects you from the airport and takes you directly to your hotel, home, office, meeting or event venue. You can travel directly to Mayfair, Westminster, Victoria, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Soho, Covent Garden, Paddington, the City of London or Canary Wharf.