How to get to Stansted Airport (SSD) Train Station

Travel from Stansted city centre to Stansted Airport train station

When you are making travel plans, make sure to distinguish between the two train stations in Stansted, England. There is a train station at Stansted Airport and a train station in Stansted Mountfitchet, just 0.4 miles (0.64 km) away in the Stansted city centre. The city of Stansted is northeast of London and located in southwestern Essex county, midway between the cities of London and Cambridge. The Stansted Airport train station is beneath the airport terminal and you can get from the train station to the airport terminal in 2min.

How far is it from Stansted city centre to Stansted Airport train station?

Although the Stansted city centre is very close to Stansted Airport train station, you have to go all the way around Stansted Airport if you are walking or driving there from the city, which will take about 5 miles (8 km). Taking a train from Stansted Mountfitchet train station to Stansted Airport train station is slightly more direct and will take a shorter time.

What is the best way to get to Stansted Airport train station from Stansted city centre?

The most efficient way to get to the Stansted Airport train station from Stansted Mountfitchet train station in the city centre is by taking the Stansted Express train. The journey is very affordable and takes about 7min. During the day, several Stansted Express trains depart every hour from Stansted Mountfitchet train station to Stansted Airport. If you need to catch a plane once you arrive at Stansted Airport train station, you can quickly and easily access the airport terminal by ramp, elevator or escalator. You can also take a taxi from the city centre to Stansted Airport train station, but it is a more expensive option and will take about 12min.

Where is the airport in Stansted and how to get there?

The closest airport to Stansted is Stansted Airport and it is located directly above the Stansted Airport train station. The most efficient way to get there is to take the Stansted Express train to Stansted Airport train station and access the terminal above by escalator, ramp or elevator. To get to the Stansted Airport train station from the Stansted city centre, you can also walk about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the bus stop at Palmer Close, take the 510 bus toward Stansted Airport to the Stansted Airport coach station and then walk 0.4 miles (0.64 km) to the Stansted Airport train station.

If you need to travel from the train station at Stansted Airport to another airport close to Stansted, there are several options, including train, bus and taxi. To get to Heathrow Airport, a direct coach is an affordable option. To get to Gatwick Airport, the train takes about 2h 8min and requires several changes along the route. To get to Luton Airport, the bus is about half as expensive as the train but the journey is almost twice as long. If you’re travelling to Southend Airport, the train journey takes around 2h. To get to London City Airport, taking a bus is usually the fastest and most affordable way.

How accessible is Stansted Airport train station for those with limited mobility?

Stansted Airport and Stansted Airport train station have friendly staff who are ready to help all travellers. Within the train station, induction hearing loops have been fitted to assist passengers with hearing loss. The entire station has step-free access to make travel easier for passengers with wheelchairs or walkers. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available as well. Passengers who require further assistance should contact the Greater Anglia train company at least 24h before their trip.

London city centre to Stansted Airport train station. Source: Shutterstock

Night trains to/from Stansted Airport

Not many trains run between Stansted city centre and the train station at Stansted Airport at night, so plan your travel accordingly. You can check out available trains and schedules on Omio. From 8:00 p.m. until midnight, about one train per hour runs between Stansted Mountfitchet train station in the city centre and Stansted Airport train station. Trains generally do not run between Stansted city centre and Stansted Airport train station from midnight until 5:00 a.m. After 5:00 a.m., trains resume about once an hour.

Travelling by train in Stansted : Sustainable journey

The Stansted Airport and Stansted Airport train station are committed to maintaining and improving standards of sustainability. Although Stansted Airport pledged to become carbon neutral by 2020, they surpassed their own expectations by achieving carbon neutrality by 2017. Stansted Airport has received the Carbon Trust award and the highest possible status of Level 3+ in carbon neutrality from the Airports Council International. Energy-saving measures employed by Stansted Airport have decreased gas usage by 19% and electricity consumption by 14% since 2011.

Stansted has reduced its fuel and energy emissions to zero and diverts all of its waste from landfill, recycling over 75% of waste. Stansted Airport actively encourages its passengers and employees to travel to the airport via public transport in order to reduce pollution and the campaign has been successful: 53% of passengers and 33% of staff use public transport to get to Stansted Airport. Along with dedication to environmental responsibility, Stansted Airport and Stansted Airport train station donate to food banks and invest in community art.

Local tips: Stansted Airport train station points of interest

Stansted Airport and Stansted Airport train station have many services and amenities to offer travellers. The train station has three platforms. On the concourse, you will find bathrooms, accessible bathrooms and changing rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the station, and there are pay phones that accept both cards and coins. Cash machines can also be found throughout the station. There is a spacious waiting room near Platform 1, as well as seating scattered throughout the station so you can relax as you wait to board your train.

Within the train station, passengers can enjoy the offerings of a news stand, a coffee shop and many vending machines. If you are arriving or departing on a plane at Stansted Airport, you can find shops for duty free goods, fashion, beauty and fragrances in the airport terminal, not to mention a wide range of restaurants and eateries where you can purchase food and drinks. The Stansted Airport and the Stansted Airport train station offer passengers top-notch service.For more information, you can check Omio The Window Seat. Places to eat in Stansted include:

• The Lower Street Brasserie – modern European cuisine
• Brohmon – Indian cuisine
• Café Yeomans – coffee shop
• The Cork House – Tapas and craft beers
• The Rose and Crown – village pub

What to do in Stansted

Stansted is a small city in Essex county, about 40 miles (64.4 km) northeast of London. Whether you are visiting Stansted or just stopping over for a few hours during a layover, there are some wonderful things to do in Stansted. The medieval castle and historic village at The Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The House on the Hill Museum features toys from bygone days as well as rock-and-roll memorabilia. The Hatfield Forest was established as Royal Hunting Grounds in the 11th century and is the only Royal Hunting Ground still intact today. St. Mary the Virgin’s Church is an Anglican church under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and noted for its historical value. From Stansted, you can also catch trains that take you through England and across Europe.