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London Redbridge Station
London Stansted Airport
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London to Stansted Airport: price and timetable of the most reliable way to get to STN

London airport shuttle
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 from London Redbridge
50 minutes from London Stratford  
1h30 from Liverpool Street Station
1h30 from Finsbury Park
1h15 from Wood Green
45 minutes from Enfield 

London - Stansted Airport: coach, train and taxi compared!

The fastest budget option from London to Stansted Airport 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 cost around 3× more; taxis run £70–£110

 

 

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

 

london to stansted


 

The cheapest reliable option is the Flibco coach, from £6.99 one-way. Tickets booked online are typically 40–56% cheaper than buying at the stop. 

The Stansted Express train starts around £20.70 advance and £24.40 anytime; black cabs and private hire are £70–£110 depending on traffic. 

Coach passengers also avoid the £7 airport drop-off charge that applies to cars.
 

 

 Flibco coachStansted Express trainTaxi / 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


Flibco operates 24 hours a day, so you can reach Stansted in time for the first Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 or TUI departures - and 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

 

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AIRPORT TRANSPORT: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Is there a tube to Stansted Airport?

No - the London Underground does not go to Stansted Airport. The airport is about 65 km north-east of central London, well outside the Tube network, which only covers Greater London.

That said, you can use the Tube to reach a coach stop.
Which bus stop is the best to London Stansted Airport?
  • 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
How far from London to Stansted airport?

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

Add 10–15 minutes during weekday rush hour (07:00–09:30 and 16:30–19:00).
How many pieces of luggage can I take with me?

You can carry as much luggage as you want. 1 hand luggage + 1 checked luggage per passenger are included in your booking for free:

- One piece of hand luggage which the passenger keeps with him/her during the transport:
Maximum size: 35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm
Maximum weight: 10 kg

- One piece of luggage in the hold of the bus:
Maximum size: 55 cm x 85 cm x 40 cm 
Maximum weight: 25 kg

However, with a small extra surcharge, you can request to bring more luggage.
Where does the coach drop me off at Stansted?

At the airport bus station, a 2-minute covered walk from terminal check-in.

 

How to go to Stansted airport from 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 departure 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