Is Stansted Express a bus or train?

The Stansted Express train is the most frequent and fastest Stansted Airport to central London transport, though surprisingly only about 10 minutes' quicker than the scheduled travel time of the much cheaper airport buses that also go to and from Liverpool Street.



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Express buses operate on a faster schedule by not making as many stops as normal bus services and often taking quicker routes, such as along freeways, or by using dedicated lanes or roadways. Express buses may also operate out of park and rides, in some cases only during rush hour in the peak direction.

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Express bus fares are now $7, up from $6.75. And seven-day unlimited-ride MetroCards are now $34 from $33 while 30-day unlimited MetroCards are $132 up from $127. The MTA says its seven-day best fare fare cap will allow OMNY customers to start their seven-day fare capping period any day of the week.

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Passengers are not able to use Oyster cards or contactless payment cards on the Stansted Express services to Stansted Airport. It is advised that passengers book tickets in advance or, alternatively purchase tickets at the train station. By booking in advance you are able to save money on their journeys.

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Direct Comparison: Train vs Bus In terms of scheduling, buses take the cake with their frequent services. When it comes to travel time, trains might be quicker for longer distances, but for shorter or medium-length journeys, the difference isn't significant.

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The train to Gatwick is cheaper than the Stansted Express, but you can depart from more stations in London to get to Gatwick than you can to Stansted. The bus to Stansted is cheaper than the train to Gatwick, but much longer.

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