How to get from London Stansted Airport to Central London (Liverpool Street)
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Stansted Express to Liverpool Street — ~£22, 50 min — or the National Express A6 coach for ~£10.
Best options
Best overall
Stansted Express train to Liverpool Street.
Cheapest safe
National Express A6 coach to Liverpool Street / Victoria.
Best at night
National Express runs 24/7; trains have a short overnight gap.
With luggage / kids
Both train and coach have luggage space.
Taxi fare
Pre-booked private hire roughly £100–£150 to central London. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Bolt operate — designated short-stay pickup.
available
Public transport
Stansted Express; National Express A6/A8/A9 coaches.
Compare your options — STN → Central London (Liverpool Street)
Distance ~60 km, typical journey 50–90 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Stansted Express; National Express A6/A8/A9 coaches. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Pre-booked private hire roughly £100–£150 to central London. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber and Bolt operate — designated short-stay pickup. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Trains & Coaches' signs from arrivals
- 2Buy in advance online for cheaper Stansted Express fares
Scam warnings
Minicab touts inside the terminal
Avoid this
- • Curbside 'taxi' touts
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from London Stansted Airport to Central London (Liverpool Street)?
Pre-booked private hire roughly £100–£150 to central London. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Minicab touts inside the terminal.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from STN to Central London (Liverpool Street)?
National Express A6 coach to Liverpool Street / Victoria.
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at London Stansted Airport?
Uber and Bolt operate — designated short-stay pickup.
Q.What's the best way from STN to Central London (Liverpool Street) at night?
National Express runs 24/7; trains have a short overnight gap.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from STN to Central London (Liverpool Street)?
Top reported: Minicab touts inside the terminal. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.
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