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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ely station (ELY) for London Stansted Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
8:171h23Ely station (ELY)9:40London Stansted Airport£141One-way0 changes
9:171h03Ely station (ELY)10:20London Stansted Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 9:171h03Ely station (ELY)10:20London Stansted Airport£231One-way0 changes
- 8:171h23Ely station (ELY)9:40London Stansted Airport£141One-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 prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 56 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:17 Ely station (ELY) | 1h23 | 9:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:17 Ely station (ELY) | 1h03 | 10:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 48m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 7:53 |
Last train 21:48 |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely station (ELY) and London Stansted Airport from £6. 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
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
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