How far is London from Stansted Airport?

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1. How far is London from Stansted Airport?
2. Does London Stansted close?
3. Is it easy to get from Stansted to London?
4. Is Stansted or Luton closer to London?
5. Is London Stansted on the tube?
6. How long does it take to get from Stansted to London?
7. Is Stansted fast track worth it?
8. Is there anywhere to sleep at Stansted airport?
9. How much does it cost to get from Stansted to London?
10. Can I use my Oyster card to get to Stansted?
11. Which London station goes to Stansted Airport?
12. How long does security take at Stansted?
13. How long does it take to get through passport control at Stansted?
14. Can you stay overnight in London Stansted?
15. Can you sleep overnight in airport?
16. Is Stansted on the tube?
17. What zone is Stansted?
18. Is Stansted security fast track worth it?
19. How early should you get to Stansted?

How far is London from Stansted Airport?

Stansted Airport is 42 miles northeast of Central London with easy travel links to the rest of Britain.

Does London Stansted close?

The airport is open 24 hours, but is said to “close” for several hours at night.

Is it easy to get from Stansted to London?

Travelling from Stansted Airport to London by train The Stansted Express is the quickest way into central London. ... The journey time to London Liverpool Street is 47 minutes and 36 minutes to Tottenham Hale (to connect to Stratford and the London Underground Victoria line for the West End).

Is Stansted or Luton closer to London?

Luton is smaller and less walking to get to the gates. Stansted is easiest to get to London with direct trains and 2 coach routes. Luton requires a shuttle bus to get to the rail station.

Is London Stansted on the tube?

Tube. There is no direct connection from Stansted Airport to London by Tube so there will be some interchanges to make. ... It is important to note that Stansted Airport customers who travel from London Liverpool Street or Stratford should be aware that their Oyster Card is only valid to Tottenham Hale.

How long does it take to get from Stansted to London?

The average journey time by train between Stansted Airport and London is 52 minutes, with around 86 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Is Stansted fast track worth it?

As such, in my personal experience, while Fast Track security did not seem worth the cost, being able to skip duty-free was worth it for the £3 extra. If you're booking Fast Track anyway, the Fast Track Plus is definitely worth the extra.

Is there anywhere to sleep at Stansted airport?

You'll have to leave the airport behind, but two hotels are located within a 2-minute walk of the airport: the Hampton by Hilton and Radisson Blu Hotel are both connected to the terminal via walkway, and the Radisson Blu offers day rooms. Other hotels are located within a 5-minute drive of the airport.

How much does it cost to get from Stansted to London?

Stansted Airport to London by train

Journey time	From 44m
Price	From £19.40
Distance	31 miles (50 km)
Frequency	86 trains per day
First train	04:30

Can I use my Oyster card to get to Stansted?

You can't use Oyster cards or Contactless payment cards on Stansted Express services to/from Stansted Airport.

Which London station goes to Stansted Airport?

London Liverpool Street station The Stansted Express train connects the airport to London Liverpool Street station. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day, 7 days a week. Once you get to Stansted Airport train station, it's only 2 minutes' walk to the airport terminal.

How long does security take at Stansted?

Security screening at Stansted Airport had an average waiting time of 10.9 minutes. 31 percent of respondents from a 2019 survey reported queuing approximately one to five minutes. Only one percent of respondents stated that they had to wait more than 30 minutes before being able to continue to their gate.

How long does it take to get through passport control at Stansted?

Expect 30 minutes to an hour between landing and collecting your bags.

Can you stay overnight in London Stansted?

While London Stansted Airport does have an airport lounge, it does not have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you just want to relax in a comfortable environment, check out our London Stansted Airport Guide for details.

Can you sleep overnight in airport?

Can I sleep in the airport overnight? ... In many airports, the answer is yes. However, there are airports that close at night and other airports that simply do not permit/like airport sleepers and are openly hostile. We suggest you visit the airport guide for the airport you are inquiring about.

Is Stansted on the tube?

Tube. There is no direct connection from Stansted Airport to London by Tube so there will be some interchanges to make. ... It is important to note that Stansted Airport customers who travel from London Liverpool Street or Stratford should be aware that their Oyster Card is only valid to Tottenham Hale.

What zone is Stansted?

London Underground Zone 1-6 to Stansted Airport by train

Distance	miles ( km)
Departure station	London Underground Zone 1-6
Arrival station	Stansted Airport

Is Stansted security fast track worth it?

If you're booking Fast Track anyway, the Fast Track Plus is definitely worth the extra. However, it doesn't seem worth the cost if you have no intention of buying Fast Track otherwise.

How early should you get to Stansted?

As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time. Worried about queues?