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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

2 h 54 m

Average duration

3 h 26 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

CrossCountry
12:223h23
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
15:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£311One-way
0 changes
West Midlands Trains
09:313h54
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
13:25Stansted Airport (SSD)
£351One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
15:223h48
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
19:10Stansted Airport (SSD)
£411One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
15:472h54
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
18:41Stansted Airport (SSD)
£731One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
11:263h16
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
14:42Stansted Airport (SSD)
£731One-way
0 changes

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains09:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM)3h54 13:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast11:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM)3h16 14:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast15:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2h54 18:41 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesDirect
CrossCountryCrossCountry12:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM)3h23 15:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesDirect
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains09:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)3h51 13:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
161 km
Average train duration
3h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
2
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 40m
First train
04:50
Last train
21:11
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

For as little as £22 you can travel by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Stansted Airport (SSD). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 19 min
  • Cheapest Price: £22
  • CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Stansted Airport (SSD)

Birmingham
Stansted
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Stansted.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • 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
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Stansted is Stansted Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stansted Airport for your journey to Stansted from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • The Windmill
Taxis
Taxis
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
  • Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
  • Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
Public transport options for Stansted Airport
  • Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
  • Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
  • Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.

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