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London Redbridge Station
London Stansted Airport
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Stansted Airport to London: the best, cheapest and most reliable way from the airport to the city

Stansted Airport to London
Express-Shuttlebus
Express coach

Budget-friendly express 
shuttle bus & coach services.


 

Departures every 15 Min
Departures every 15 Min

Departures every 15 minutes, 
day and night.

Just 30 minutes
Just 30 minutes
30 minutes to London Redbridge
50 minutes to London Stratford  
1h30 to Liverpool Street Station
1h30 to Finsbury Park
1h15 to Wood Green
45 minutes to Enfield 

Stansted to London: coach, train, uber and taxi compared!

The fastest budget option from Stansted Airport to London is the Flibco shuttle bus: fares from £6.99 one-way, departures every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, with seven stops across London and direct drop-off at the terminal. 

Trains from Liverpool Street are faster but they are way more expensive; taxis run £70–£110

 

 

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Stansted Airport?

 

stansted airport to london


 

The cheapest way from Stansted Airport to London is the Flibco coach, from £6.99 one-way. Tickets booked online are typically 40–56% cheaper than buying on the day of travel.

The fastest way from Stansted to Central London is the Stansted Express train to Liverpool Street (about 47 minutes, but it's more expensive than the bus - fares from ~£20.70). 
Anyway, if you get off at Redbridge with Flibco, and then use the tube, Flibco remains the fastest way (30 min).
 

Taxis are the most flexible but cost £70–£110.
 

Coach passengers also avoid the £10 airport drop-off charge (or even £28 if you stay between 15 and 30 minutes!) that applies to cars.
 

 

 Flibco coachStansted Express trainTaxi / Uber / private hire
Price from£6.99 one-way~£20.70 advance, £24.40 anytime£70–£110
FrequencyEvery 15 minEvery 15 minOn demand
Pickup points in London72 (Liverpool St, Stratford)Anywhere
Operates at night✅ 24/7❌ Roughly 03:40 - 23:25✅ but surge pricing
Drop-offTerminal doorStansted station + 3-min walkTerminal door
LuggageIncludedIncludedIncluded
Open ticket / flexibility✅ All-day ticket✅ All-day ticketN/A



How to get from Stansted to London at night and early morning
 

Flibco operates 24 hours a day, so you can get back to central London after a delayed late-night arrival without paying surge taxi fares.

Coaches also run during rail strikes and engineering works on the Stansted Express and the Tube, when many travellers find themselves stranded with a coach ticket as the only reliable option.

 

Where does the Flibco coach stop in London?
 

Seven stops across three London zones, all with direct Tube or rail connections:
 

StopTube / rail lineBest for
Liverpool Street StationElizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, MetropolitanThe City, Shoreditch, West End
Stratford StationElizabeth, Central, Jubilee, Overground, DLREast London, Westfield, Olympic Park
Redbridge StationCentralEast London suburbs
Finsbury ParkPiccadilly, VictoriaNorth London, Highbury, Holloway
Wood GreenPiccadillyHaringey, Alexandra Palace
EnfieldNational RailOuter North London

 

Take Flibco even if you need to go from Stansted airport to London Liverpool Street! It takes about 90 minutes to get to central London.

Find out more about these routes:
 

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AIRPORT TRANSPORT: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Is Heathrow or Stansted closer to London?

Heathrow is closer. It sits about 24 km (15 miles) west of central London, while Stansted is roughly 65 km (40 miles) to the north-east.

That said, Stansted is often the smarter choice: it's the UK hub for low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2, so fares across Europe are frequently far cheaper than from Heathrow. And the extra distance is easily covered - budget-friendly coaches run 24/7 from £6.99 one-way, so you reach London affordably whatever time you land.
Which bus stop is the best to get off to, once in London?
  • Staying central/west? → Liverpool Street
  • Staying east or unsure? → Stratford (best all-rounder)
  • In a rush and on the Central line? → Redbridge (fastest)
  • North London? → Finsbury Park, Wood Green or Enfield, whichever is closest
Stansted Airport to London Distance

Stansted Airport is about 65 km (40 miles) north-east of central London, in Essex near Bishop's Stortford.

By coach, the distance translates into journey times of roughly:

  • 30 min to Redbridge
  • 45 min to Enfield
  • 50 min to Stratford
  • 1h 15 to Wood Green
  • 1h 30 to Liverpool Street or Finsbury Park

Add 10–15 minutes during weekday rush hour (07:00–09:30 and 16:30–19:00).
Is there a tube from Stansted Airport and can I use the Oyster Card?

No, there is no Underground line from Stansted to London. The airport sits about 65 km (40 miles) north-east of central London, in Essex, well outside the Tube network and the London travel zones. This also means your Oyster card or contactless payment can't be used for the journey itself: pay-as-you-go is only valid within the Greater London zones, so it won't cover the Stansted Express train or any coach to and from the airport. To reach London you'll need a dedicated ticket - for instance, a coach/shuttle fare such as the Flibco coach from £6.99 one-way. 

You can still tap your Oyster or contactless card once you arrive in London, to continue on the Tube, bus or rail from the station where your train or coach drops you off.
Is Stansted Express free?

No, the Stansted Express is not free - it's a paid train service, with one-way fares from around £20.70 (advance) up to £24.40 (anytime), as of 2026. If you're after the cheapest way into London, the Flibco coach starts from just £6.99 one-way and runs 24/7.

London Stansted to London: why travel with Flibco!

💷 From £6.99 one-way Our lead fare is £6.99 one-way for adults when booked online. Booking a return online can save you up to 56% compared to buying single tickets. Kids 4 - 13 from £3.93, infants 0–3 travel free with an adult.

⏱ Up to every 15 minutes, 24/7 Coaches run every 15 minutes between Central London and Stansted, and every 45 minutes from North London. No first or last service - we operate round the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

📍 7 drop-off points across London Liverpool Street, Stratford, Redbridge, Finsbury Park, Wood Green, Enfield - plus the airport. More stops = less time spent dragging luggage across the Tube to reach a single departure point.

🎒 Luggage included One hand luggage (10 kg, 35×20×20 cm) + one hold suitcase (25 kg, 55×85×40 cm) included in every fare. Bring more for a small surcharge.

🟢 Open day ticket Your ticket is valid all day, up to 04:00 the next morning. If your flight is late or your plans change, just hop on the next available coach — no rebooking, no fee.

📲 Track your bus live Download the Flibco app to see your shuttle on a real-time map and get live notifications.

 

 

👶 Childrens' tickets to Stansted: travelling with kids


Making family journeys simple.

 

— Infants (0–3 years) travel free when accompanied by an adult.
For every adult ticket purchased, you can book a free ticket for an infant under four (4). When selecting the number of people on your journey during the booking process, tick the box marked ‘infant’ if this is applicable.

— Children (4–13 years) get reduced fares at from £3.93.

— Ages 14+ pay the standard adult fare.


Car seats are not required, but seatbelts must be used where available.

All children under 14 must travel with an adult aged 18 or older.
Only one infant travels free per adult ticket.

Children aged 4–13 have the same luggage allowance as adults.

Need more details?
See official rules at the UK Government site.
 
 

 

Save money by booking online
Save money by booking online

Buy online ahead and save up to 56%

Children
Children (4–13) — from £3.93

Infants (0-3) — travel free

Flexible ticket
Open day ticket

Each ticket is valid for the entire day for one journey 
(until 04:00 AM of the following day).

other connections
Other connections

Redbridge to Stansted Airport bus

bus Stratford to Stansted Airport

bus Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport

bus from Finsbury Park to Stansted Airport

bus from Wood Green to Stansted Airport

bus from Enfield to Stansted Airport