Is Luton or Stansted easier to get to from London?

Is Luton or Stansted easier to get to from London? Luton is smaller and less walking to get to the gates. Stansted is easiest to get to London with direct trains and 2 coach routes. Luton requires a shuttle bus to get to the rail station.

Is it hard to get to Stansted Airport?

Visitors to the airport can board the Stansted express at the primary London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale and Stratford (London) stations which each offer regular services to the airport. The journey is quick and smooth with plenty of services onboard the carriage for passengers.

Is it easy to get from Stansted to London?

The Stansted Express is the quickest way into central London, with trains to London Liverpool Street taking 47 minutes. National Express and Airport Bus Express offer coach services to London. Black cabs do not operate from Stansted, so book a licensed minicab instead.

How much is Uber from Stansted to London?

The average price of the transfer in Uber between London and Stansted is 40 pounds each way, 30% cheaper than normal cabs, so it comes out well priced if you travel in a group and divide your payment by not charging per person but per trip.

Is it cheaper to use Uber or taxi in London?

The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in London is quite economical if you are travelling small distances within the city. The fares will usually stay under your budget for short distance travelling. However, for longer routes, the prices can go a little higher when compared with Uber.

How long should I get to Luton before flight?

When to arrive. While there's no need to arrive any earlier, we recommend you always arrive at the airport as advised by your airline - typically 2-3 hours before your flight.

Is it better to fly into Gatwick or Stansted?

Gatwick can be quicker to get to from London compared with Stansted. Where are you staying, one block off Holborn can mean anywhere in a large area. Gatwick is a much larger airport and maybe is more expensive to get to and further away. Security isn't really any different at either airport.

Is it easier to get to London from Luton or Gatwick?

There's very little in it; both have good rail links. You have to get on a shuttle bus to the train station from Luton whereas Gatwick station is at the airport so that might give Gatwick a slight edge. But I'd choose the airport with the more convenient/cheaper flights. London has five airports.