London Stansted International Airport is located about 48 km northeast of central London. It is the fourth largest airport in the United Kingdom and is also the third airport serving London. The origins of the port date back to the period of World War II: the runway was built in 1943 for military purposes. The area then operating under the name RAF Stansted Mountfitchet was used by the Royal Air Force and the US USAAF. Today London Stansted Airport consists of one terminal and three subterminals. Middle is operated by airberlin, easyJet, Ryanair, right only by Ryanair, while the left handles all other lines. Communication between the main terminal and the left and middle subterminal is ensured by an unmanned railway. Currently, the airport mainly serves low-fare airlines offering over 150 domestic and international calls. In 2015, almost 22.5 million passengers used the airport's services. There are several hotels near the airport.
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3 December 2019
very good except for the long walk to boarding gate
13 November 2019
Dear Ryanair, Toda Raba!!!
5 November 2019
Leisure
At the duty-free shop I returned something worth €16,99 and it was never refunded into my account. I rang the number on my receipt and explained but they never rang me back so I will suffer the loss.
11 October 2019
Great Airport
Go through security if looking for something to eat lots of restaurants after security.
11 October 2019
Return same evening
Great idea being able to come back same day
5 February 2019
Very pleasant
17 November 2018
Nightmare travel on 15/11/2018
I was completely stressed out and upset by check in disaster and missing my flight. My husband had to leave me and race to catch his flight (8:25 Stn-Dub) which I was supposed to be on for him. He left his phone and hat in the security check box. A fellow travller phoned me and I was able to get his stuff from very helpfull and empathetic ground staff at Stansted airport.
28 September 2018
Ok
17 September 2025
Just terrible, very bulying
Flight late. The Stanstead airport staff are fucking fascist, the guy has taken all my cosmetics, even toothpaste, just because it couldn’t be placed in one transparent bad and zipped. He was bullying me 25 min. even no of the bottles exceeded 100mm. Never agein trip from Stansted.
13 September 2025
They changed me for the rucksack witch I always travel. Very unfair.
London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW
Bus
Many carriers offer bus services from London Stansted Airport to London and major cities throughout the UK.
BUSES TO LONDON
National Express A6
- destination stop: London Victoria
- frequency of trips: every 15 minutes
- average travel time: 85-100 min
- ticket price: 10.50 £
National Express A9
- destination stop: Stratford and London Liverpool Street
- frequency of trips: every 20 min
- average travel time: 45-60min
- ticket price: 8.50£
Terravision A50
- destination stop: London Victoria
- frequency of trips: every 20 min
- average travel time: 75 min
- ticket price: 9£
Terravision A51
- destination stop: London Liverpool Street
- frequency of trips: every 30 min
- average travel time: 55 min
- ticket price: 9£
Terravision A52
- destination stop: London Stratford
- frequency of trips: every 30 min
- average travel time: 40 min
- ticket price: from 6£
easyBus EB7
- destination stop: Baker Street, London
- frequency of trips: every 20 min
- average travel time: 75 min
- ticket price: from 2£
easyBus EB6
- destination stop: Old Street, Central London
- frequency of trips: every 20 min
- average travel time: 60 min
- ticket price: from 2£
BUSES TO CITIES:
Cambridge
- carrier: National Express 727
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Thetford and Norwich
- carrier: National Express 727
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Oxford via: Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe
- carrier: National Express 737
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Nottingham, Leicester and Liverpool
- carrier: National Express 349/350
- frequency of trips: two runs per day
Birmingham via: Luton, Milton Keynes and Coventry
- carrier: National Express 777
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Heathrow, Gatwick and Brighton
- carrier: National Express 727
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Ipswich, Colchester and Heathrow
- carrier: National Express 250
- frequency of trips: every 2 h
Train
The railway station is located near the terminal. Tickets can be purchased at the station or at the Terminal.
Trains to London
- they leave every 15 minutes,
- the average journey time is 47 minutes - to London Liverpool Street and 36 minutes to Tottenham Hale,
- the price of the ticket is an average of £ 23, with pre-booking, the prices start at 8 £ / person.
Trains to Audley End, Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough, Leicester, Birmingham
- on weekdays, trains leave on average every hour,
- travel time is about 35 minutes to Cambridge, 2.5 hours to Leicester, 3 hours 25 minutes to Birmingham,
- The price of a Cambridge ticket is from £ 12 to £ 20, Leicester from £ 15 to £ 150, Birmingham from £ 17 to £ 170
Stansted Airport is served by 24x7. The customer service point is located in the international arrivals hall. Reservations can be made at phone number.: +44 (0) 1279 661111 or at stansted@24x7Ltd.co.uk.
The cost of traveling to London depends on the exact destination, transfer to the city centre is an average of £ 99 / person. There is also the possibility of traveling from / to the airport by taxis Minicab - it is a Polish taxi company operating in London. The reservation can be made at phone number: +44 (0) 7517535333. You should ask for the cost of the journey by phone or via www.minicaby.co.uk/ceny/.
London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW
London Stansted Airport is located in North East London. Access to the airport is possible via M11 and then follow the information signs. The journey from the airport to the city takes about 60 minutes.
Coordinates for GPS car navigation systems:
51°53'21"N, 0°15'41"ELondon Stansted provides several parking lots. Drivers have a choice of different options depending on the planned stop time.
Long-term parking (Long Stay Parking) is within 10 minutes from the terminal building. Free transfer is provided by airport buses that run on the route: parking-airport every 10-15 minutes.
Mid-term parking (Mid Stay Parking) is within 5 min. from the terminal building. Free transfer of airport buses that run on the route: parking-airport every 10 minutes. Free parking up to 60 min.
Short-term parking (Short Stay Parking) is within a short walking distance of 3-7 minutes. from the terminal building.
Short Stay Premium is located a short distance from the terminal, 1-3 minutes’ walk.
JetParks Cheap Parking located 10-12 min. from the terminal. Free bus transfer directly to the terminal every 20 minutes.
Meet & Greet Parking located within 2-3 minutes. walk from the terminal, obligatory prior reservation.
Valet Parking located closest to the terminal, mandatory advance booking.
Information – an operational 24-hour information desk is located in the international arrivals hall. The staff provides airport, tourist and transport information. Additionally, you can use the photocopier for a fee, send and receive a fax, and print online documents.
Disabled – the airport is fully adapted to the disabled.
Gastronomy – in the public area there are cafes: Café Balzar, Joe's Coffee House and Costa (arrivals hall), eateries: Pip, Burger King (24h in the arrivals hall). In the passenger area, travellers can use, among others, the Starbucks coffee shop, the Bridge Bar and Eating House restaurant or the No.1 Traveler Lounge pub.
Shopping – in the public area there are, among others: M & S Simply Food Lands (24h), Dixons Travel, Fat Face duty shop, WHSmith press shop and a bookshop. In the passenger area there is a larger selection of shopping facilities, World Duty Free duty store and, among others: Boots, Glorious Britain souvenir shop, Rituals drugstore or The Body Shop etc.
Finances – there are ATMs and currency exchange points in the public area and the passenger area at the terminal.
Car rental – open 24 h / 7 days a week, 10 rental offices are located outside the airport, in a separate building - access by bus every 10 minutes for 24 hours from the terminal. Address: Coopers End Road, CM24 1SJ.
Luggage – 24-hour luggage room is located at the arrival hall. The luggage storage fee is 10 £ / day. Possible earlier telephone contact at telephone number: +44 (0) 844 824 3109.
Lost property office – the office is open every day from 13:00 to 17:00. Contact by phone at: +44 (0) 844 824 3109 or e-mail at: stn.lostproperty@bagport.co.uk.
Chapel – a chapel for multi creeds is open daily from 5:00 am to 23:00 am and is located in a public area.
Child – rooms with changing tables are located in several places in both the public area and the passenger area.
Post office – mailboxes are available in the E check-in area and in the arrival hall next to the WHSmith press room. Stamps can be purchased at any WHSmith point.
Smoking spots – the entire area of the airport is completely non-smoking, except for designated places. Smoking rooms are located only in the public area.
Internet – public internet access points and internet kiosks are located at the airport. In addition, there is the possibility of using the WiFi network (the first hour is free of charge).
London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW
London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443351803
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443351803
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