First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastleigh station (ESL) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 152 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh station (ESL) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh station (ESL) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £45.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.98. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 10m 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.
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Trains from Eastleigh station (ESL) to London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastleigh station (ESL) 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 Eastleigh station (ESL) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Eastleigh to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Eastleigh station (ESL) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eastleigh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Eastleigh.
Wi-Fi is available at Eastleigh. ATMs are available at Eastleigh.
Ticket office support is available at Eastleigh. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eastleigh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eastleigh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastleigh: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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