The cheapest and fastest trains from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Midlands Airport 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 East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave East Midlands Airport for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
9:123h08East Midlands Airport12:20London Stansted Airport£251One-way0 changes
9:123h08East Midlands Airport12:20London Stansted Airport£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 150 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport
Trains from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 12:08. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 7:12 |
Last train 12:08 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway from East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between East Midlands Airport and London Stansted Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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East Midlands Railway
FAQs: East Midlands Airport to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport 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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