The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet you need to make at least 2 changes.
W34145+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P7635614:472h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:44Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
W34060+
P76362+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale15:172h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)18:14Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
C01362+
P76350+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale14:172h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:13Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
W33940+
P66384+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale9:473h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:47Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£681One-way2 changes
G00821+
P7637114:223h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£681One-way1 change
W34207+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P762919:172h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:13Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£871One-way2 changes
W34115+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P762798:172h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:13Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£1051One-way2 changes
C01362+
P76350+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale14:172h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:13Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
W34145+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P7635614:472h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:44Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
W34060+
P76362+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale15:172h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)18:14Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)£561One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 157 km
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3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37406+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Liverpool Street+ P66366 · P76291 | 8:15 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) | 3h58 | 12:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
W34115+ P76279+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 8:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h56 | 11:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
G00841+ P76300 | 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h31 | 11:52 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 1 change | |
G01176+ L37711+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Liverpool Street+ P66384 | 8:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h14 | 12:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
W33891+ P66360+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 8:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 11:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
W34207+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76291 | 9:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h56 | 12:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
G00806+ P76311 | 9:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h30 | 12:52 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 1 change | |
W33940+ P66384+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 9:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 12:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
C01362+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76350 | 14:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h56 | 17:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
G00821+ P76371 | 14:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h29 | 17:51 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 1 change | |
W34145+ P76356+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 14:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h57 | 17:44 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
W34060+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76362 | 15:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h57 | 18:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 2 changes | |
G00824+ P76383 | 15:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h29 | 18:51 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Trains from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Stansted Mountfitchet from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to Stansted
Over six dozen departures a day make taking the train from to Stansted Airport from Birmingham for holidays or business trips quick and cost-effective. There are over a dozen daily direct routes while other journeys require a transfer in London. All trains depart from Birmingham New Street Station and terminate at Stansted Airport Station.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Stansted?
Direct routes between Birmingham and Stansted are operated by CrossCountry Trains while connecting services are provided jointly by Virgin Trains and Greater Anglia or the Stansted Express. Virgin provides links to central and eastern England while CrossCountry Trains, owned by Arriva UK, provides intercity and long-distance routes throughout the UK. All trains have cafes, toilets, WiFi, power outlets and luggage storage.
How long is the train from Birmingham to Stansted?
Direct trains from Birmingham to Stansted take slightly longer than connecting routes but are a more straightforward option. Direct journey times are approximately three hours 45 minutes while connecting routes take up to three hours. Connections are made at Euston Station from which passengers need to travel the short distance to Tottenham Hale by underground for the onward journey by regional train or the Stansted Express.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to Stansted?
There are frequent departures every hour starting in the early morning and continuing until the mid-evening. There are at least a dozen daily direct services and over six dozen departures in total from Monday to Saturday with slightly fewer on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Stansted?
Departure train station: All trains to Stansted Airport from Birmingham depart from Birmingham New Street Station. This is part of a large complex of shops, restaurants, hotels and offices. Its transport links include taxis, local and regional trains and local buses. There is no onsite parking at Birmingham New Street Station but other facilities include bicycle racks, luggage storage, toilets, WiFi, shops and cafes.
Arrival train station: Services from Birmingham to Stansted Airport complete their journey at Stansted Airport Station, which is conveniently located under the airport's terminal building. There are large car parks at the airport and the station is also served by taxis and both local and long-distance buses. Among the station facilities are WiFi, toilets, ATMs, kiosk shops and a cafe.
FAQs: Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Stansted Mountfitchet
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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