Some viable options for transfers to Stansted Airport

Some viable options for transfers to Stansted Airport Stansted Airport, located about 48 km northeast of Central London, is a hub for European low-cost airlines. It is the fourth busiest airport in the UK in terms of passenger traffic after Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. The good thing about Stansted Airport is that it is very well connected to central London by various modes of transport. Let's take a look at some popular airport transfer options.

Car - Unlike Gatwick Airport where parking is very expensive, there are several cheap car parks near Stansted Airport. You can safely leave your car in any of these car parks. If you have a flight to catch at the crack of dawn, it makes the most sense to book a cheap airport hotel. Most overnight hotels offer interesting parking packages that can save you a lot of money.

Taxi - Taxi is the most convenient way to get to London Stansted. There are more than 500 companies offering first-class taxi services at Stansted Airport. You will need to spend between £80 and £100 on a standard taxi. The journey to central London takes about an hour, depending on traffic and time of day. Chauffeur-driven luxury taxis are also available at a slightly higher price. They are usually equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Sat Nav, snacks, water, magazines and newspapers. You can book these taxis either by phone or via the internet. If you could not book the taxi in advance, it is not a problem as it is possible to order a taxi at a dedicated counter in the airport’s international arrivals hall. When booking the taxi, the company will give you the driver's phone number. Use this number often to keep parking charges to a minimum.

Also Visit: Taxi to Heathrow Bus - Terravision, Stansted Bus and easy bus are three major bus companies operating between London Stansted, Victoria Station, and Liverpool Street Station. If you have the time, you should opt for an easy bus. For just £2 you can get to Stansted Airport from Victoria Station. The Terravision shuttle service is a little more expensive, but the journey time to the airport is shorter. The journey between Victoria and Stansted takes just 75 minutes. However, the cost of the journey is £9.

Coach - Almost all major cities in the UK are connected to London Stansted by National Express long and short distance buses. These buses are available 24 hours a day and can be picked up at various stops.

Train - There is a train station under the airport terminal building which is served by Stansted Express. It runs every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day. In addition to Stansted Express, the station is also served by other trains from Liverpool Station and the Midlands. If you book your train ticket in advance, you can save up to 43 per cent. This makes the train the cheapest mode of transport.