First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 23 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury West (CBW) 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £44.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-18.79. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 31m 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P90233+ Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+ P02921 | 8:03 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h20 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P85639+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P66294 | 8:23 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h14 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P90239_P90331+ Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+ P66360 | 8:33 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h22 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P90239_P90331 · P85906+ L55699 · P66323 | 8:33 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h34 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P90242_P90346+ Tube from London Bridge to London Liverpool Street+ P66372 | 9:05 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3h18 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P85648+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P02923 | 9:21 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2h16 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:54, the last at 11:23. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 8:54 |
Last train 11:23 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury West (CBW) 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 Canterbury West (CBW) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Canterbury West to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury West (CBW) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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