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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
54 m
Trains on 03 Sept
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely station (ELY) 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 Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 2 trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
15:530h59Ely station (ELY)16:52London Stansted Airport£121One-way0 changes- 8:540h49Ely station (ELY)9:43London Stansted Airport£161One-way0 changes
- 8:540h49Ely station (ELY)9:43London Stansted Airport£161One-way0 changes
- 15:530h59Ely station (ELY)16:52London Stansted Airport£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £18.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 30m.
The journey is about 5m faster (53m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £13). 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.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00814 | Delayed 14:03 14:48Ely station (ELY) | 0h52 | 14:46 14:46Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
 P66865 | On time 15:27 Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 16:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00818 | Delayed 14:52 15:48Ely station (ELY) | 0h52 | 16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01170 | On time 16:27 Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 17:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00821 | On time 16:54 Ely station (ELY) | 0h58 | 17:52 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00824 | On time 17:57 Ely station (ELY) | 0h50 | 18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00826 | On time 18:48 Ely station (ELY) | 0h51 | 19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01180 | On time 19:27 Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 20:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00830 | On time 19:54 Ely station (ELY) | 0h49 | 20:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01183 | On time 20:27 Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 21:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00833 | On time 20:48 Ely station (ELY) | 0h52 | 21:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| 8:54 Ely station (ELY) | 0h49 | 9:43 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Greater Anglia, Cross Country or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 18:54. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 49m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 6:54 |
Last train 18:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Great Northern from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Great Northern trains will get you between Ely station (ELY) and London Stansted Airport from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely station (ELY) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Ely station (ELY) and London Stansted Airport
Most Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Ely to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Ely station (ELY) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Ely from Ely city centre
Ely train station facilities and services
Ely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ely.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ely.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ely. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ely: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ely: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ely: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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