How to get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Elephant & Castle station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Tottenham Hale station to Stansted Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is £25.40.

72min£25.40
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Walk to London Stansted Airport
Leaves from Elephant & Castle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Elephant & Castle
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Tottenham Hale
    10 min
  • 6
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    Stansted Airport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stansted Airport
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to London Stansted Airport
    Walk to
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and train via NORTHERN, CENTRAL and STANSTED EXPRESS

To get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Elephant & Castle station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Liverpool Street station to Stansted Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is £25.70.

72min£25.70
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Walk to London Stansted Airport
Leaves from Elephant & Castle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Elephant & Castle
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    Stansted Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stansted Airport
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to London Stansted Airport
    Walk to
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport

The distance between Elephant & Castle, Stansted and London Stansted Airport, Stansted is approximately 40.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stansted – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Elephant & Castle

Elephant & Castle is located at Elephant & Castle, Stansted and the nearest public transport station is Elephant & Castle / London Road (D).

Tube stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Kennington
  • Borough
  • Southwark

Train stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle

Bus stations close to Elephant & Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle / London Road (D)
  • Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (H)
  • Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (F)

Public transport stations close to London Stansted Airport, Stansted

London Stansted Airport is located at London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK, Stansted and the nearest public transport station is Taylor's End East, Stansted Airport.

Train stations close to London Stansted Airport:

  • Stansted Airport
  • Stansted Mountfitchet

Bus stations close to London Stansted Airport:

  • Taylor's End East, Stansted Airport
  • Taylor's End West, Stansted Airport
  • Endeavour House West, Stansted Airport

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube and train via NORTHERN, CENTRAL and STANSTED EXPRESS

To get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport in Stansted, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Elephant & Castle station to Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Liverpool Street station to Stansted Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is £25.70.

72min£25.70
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Walk to London Stansted Airport
Leaves from Elephant & Castle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Elephant & Castle
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    Stansted Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stansted Airport
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to London Stansted Airport
    Walk to
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport (STN), Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line STANSTED EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line STANSTED EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Elephant & Castle and London Stansted Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Barnet station near Elephant & Castle in Elephant & Castle to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line till King's Cross St. Pancras station near London Stansted Airport in Stansted.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Elephant & Castle in Elephant & Castle and London Stansted Airport in Stansted by Tube and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Elephant & Castle to get to London Stansted Airport?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Barnet station near Elephant & Castle in Elephant & Castle.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Elephant & Castle and London Stansted Airport?

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to London Stansted Airport in Stansted.

  • How much is the total Tube and train fare from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport?

    The ride from Elephant & Castle to London Stansted Airport costs £25.40.

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