First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 27 m
Trains on 15 Sept
3
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clapham Junction (CLJ) 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 Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 3 trains from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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 Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £24.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 26m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£24 vs £43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:09 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h31 | 17:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:35 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h32 | 21:07 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:21 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h34 | 21:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
![]() | 7:13 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h26 | 8:39 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:26 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h28 | 9:54 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:56 Clapham Junction (CLJ) | 1h27 | 10:23 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Clapham Junction (CLJ) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 10:11. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 8:28 |
Last train 10:11 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clapham Junction (CLJ) 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.

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