First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
1 h 20 m
Trains on 12 Sept
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds 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 Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
L54671 · P01162
L54653 · P66820
P02114 · P66837
L54659 · P76851
L54643 · P01148
L54671 · P01162
L54653 · P66820
P02114 · P66837
L54659 · P76851
L54643 · P01148Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport:
A train is £0.31 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport costing on average £25.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.41. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 55m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L54643 · P01148 | 8:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h20 | 9:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02099 · P01157 | 8:59 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h21 | 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
L54653 · P66820 | 10:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h20 | 11:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
L54659 · P76851 | 11:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h20 | 12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02114 · P66837 | 12:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h20 | 13:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
L54671 · P01162 | 13:00 Bury St Edmunds (BSE) | 1h20 | 14:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 7:00 |
Last train 7:59 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds 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.

Most Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport trains use the Bury St Edmunds to London Liverpool Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Bury Saint Edmunds and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bury St Edmunds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bury St Edmunds.
Wi-Fi is available at Bury St Edmunds. ATMs are available at Bury St Edmunds.
Ticket office support is available at Bury St Edmunds. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Parking, WC.
Available at Bury St Edmunds: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bury St Edmunds: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: 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.
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