Originally Posted by
pamann
Once upon a time (1991 iirc) the Stansted Express used to offer a journey time of just 41 minutes including stop at Tottenham Hale. Wonder why it now takes the best part of an hour?
1991 was over 30 years ago!! The lines have got a hell lot busier since then. So have the trains meaning it takes longer at each station to get all these passengers on and off.
Also it takes anywhere from 46-50 minutes from Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street with either 2 or three stops.
On the coaches yes National Express need to increase service and capacity back to Stansted. The buses are nearly always full as it’s been mentioned. I often travel to Heathrow and the national express was often cheaper and more convenient than the trains. But it’s current service pattern is terrible. Rather go through London on a packed tube now.