ED to Stansted

[EDmummy]

What is the best way to get to Stansted airport with children in tow? We've driven and parked in the past but is there a reasonably easy way on public transport?

[MummaB]

Hi EDmummy

I have always travelled alone with my little boy in the buggy to Stansted on the 78 bus from opposite Peckham Rye Park(turning left from East Dulwich Rd into Peckham Rye, first bus stop) to Liverpool street and then the Stansted express (didn't want too many changes, stairs etc so it worked for us).

The bus takes about 35min and I don't mind the journey but always make sure we have plenty of time (traffic) and then the Stansted express train to Stansted 50min (the Stansted express is getting so expensive though).

If anyone knows of an easier route I would be interested in knowing it!

[Yak]

We've used chauffered parking - pull up outside departures, get all baby kit out, car driven away & returned at arrivals when you land. We did the sums and at about ?50 for a week it was certainly comparable with the cost of two adult returns on the stansted express. I was really surprised as I thought it would cost an ARM & a leg, but we found it a nice stress free surprise!

[jac428]

We always use www.englandtransfers.com Free car seats and door to door means no stress. The additional cost is worth it.

[EDOldie]

Got to drive to Stansted this evening planning to leave at about 9pm. Someone mentioned that there might be some congestion around Greenwich, Blackwall Tunnel towards Stratford for some reason. Anyone got a suggestion for the best route?

[HollieES]

Take South Circular (A205) to A2, A2 to M25, over Dartford Crossing (?1.50) and then M25 to M11 up to Stansted. Takes about 1hr 15min with no traffic.

[EDOldie]

Thanks that worked a treat. Spot on the timing too, very little traffic last night.