4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Stansted
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£61
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 55 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Stansted 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 will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 trains from Birmingham to Stansted, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
G008418:213h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way0 changes
W34207+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P663669:172h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes- W33942+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P663729:213h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W34115+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P663238:172h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W34284+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P029218:213h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W34207+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P663669:172h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W34115+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P663238:172h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W33891+P02923+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:472h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£721One-way2 changes
- W33942+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P663729:213h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
- W34284+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P029218:213h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£681One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 161 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Stansted:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Stansted costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Stansted trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00801 | On time 5:19 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h31 | 8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33819+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66193 | On time 5:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 8:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34056+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66205 | On time 5:50 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 8:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34019+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66216 | On time 6:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 8:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00803 | On time 6:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34262+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02915 | On time 6:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h55 | 9:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34257+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66249 | On time 6:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h52 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34054+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66272 | On time 7:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h52 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34205+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66283 | On time 7:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h02 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00805 | On time 7:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66294 | On time 7:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34115+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66323 | On time 8:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G00841 | On time 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34284+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02921 | On time 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h02 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W33891+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02923 | On time 8:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W34207+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66366 | On time 9:17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| W33942+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66372 | On time 9:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h02 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Stansted
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Trains from Birmingham to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Birmingham to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Stansted 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Stansted
Most Birmingham to Stansted trains use the Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Stansted train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: 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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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