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 General Airport Information Airport Code: STN Distance from central London: 40 miles (56km) Contact: For flight and travel information call: +44 (0)870 0000 303.  By Private TransferFor a personal and hassle-free introduction to London, it makes sense to use of one of the many private transfer providers servicing Stansted Airport. The service is often cheaper than the equivalent taxi fare and definitely much less trouble. Private transfers allow you to avoid queuing or searching for transport - your driver meets you with a personalised sign in the airport Arrivals Hall, assists you with your luggage, escorts you to your vehicle and transfers you straight to your hotel. We've hand-picked a selection of what we think are the best transfer companies in the industry. Special Offers and Bookings   By TrainThe Stansted Express is the fastest train service running from Stansted Airport into central London. Frequency: It operates seven days a week and runs directly into Liverpool Street train and Tube station. Trains from Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street start at 06:00 (05:30 Mondays and Fridays) and run every 15 minutes, with the last train leaving at 23:59 (00:30 Fridays to Mondays). Trains from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport start at 04:55 (04:30 Fridays to Mondays) and run every 15 minutes, with the last train leaving at 22:55 (23:25 Thursdays to Sundays). Duration: 45 minutes to Liverpool Street train and Tube station. Tickets: First Class: £24 (Single), £40 (Return) Express Class: £15 (Single), £25 (Return) Tickets must be purchased before boarding. Other Services: As well as the Stansted Express service, Stansted Airport is served by One Railway's regular stopping service which runs into Liverpool Street station. Contact: For information on all these services call the National Rail Enquiry service on: 08457 48 49 50.  By TaxiThere is no taxi rank at Stansted. Taxis must be booked at the Airport Carz desk in the International Arrivals concourse or by using one of the courtesy phones which can be found in the baggage reclaim halls. A Black Cab taxi holds up to 5 people. You can book these in advance through London Black Cabs. 48-hours notice is required for airport transfers. Flights arrival times are monitored by reservation staff so you do not need to worry about delays to your flight. You will be met outside the customs area by your driver who will assist you in carrying your luggage to the vehicle. London Black Cabs can also arrange your return journey at the time of booking. Duration: Journey time by private taxi or Black Cab into central London is approximately 70 - 80 minutes. Price: Average cost from the airport into central London ranges from £78 - £80. Credit cards are accepted, although there is a 10% handling charge. A 'meeting fee' of approximately £7 is often required for journeys from the airport, to cover parking and waiting times. Contact: To book London Black Cabs or for more information call: 07957 696673. To book Airport Carz or for more information call: +44 (0)1279 662444.  By CarStansted Airport is 40 miles (56km) north-east of London, close to Stevenage and Chelmsford. It is located on the M11 motorway at Junction 8. Route On leaving the airport, follow signs for the M11 and continue south for about 20 minutes until you join the M25 London Orbital motorway at Junction 27. Then follow signs into central London. Duration: Journey time to central London is approximately 55 - 80 minutes. General: An £8 Congestion Charge applies to all cars entering central London from Monday to Friday 07:00 - 18:30. More information |
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