The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C23325
W09403+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81784
W10336+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81772
W10499+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81734
W10453+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81796
W09403+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81784
W10336+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81772
W10453+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81796
W09395+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81750
W10499+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
Y81734Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 161 km
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W10499+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ Y81734 | On time 08:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h54 | 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W09395+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ Y81750 | On time 08:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 11:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W10336+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ Y81772 | On time 09:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 11:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C23325 | On time 09:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 12:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09403+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ Y81784 | On time 09:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 12:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
W10453+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ Y81796 | On time 10:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 12:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 17:22 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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