The cheapest and fastest trains from Harlow to Stansted
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harlow to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harlow to Stansted will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harlow for Stansted 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 15 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.




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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harlow to Stansted
Trains from Harlow to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 20m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Harlow to Stansted trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Harlow and Stansted from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harlow to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harlow and Stansted
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
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