The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
10 h 2 m
Average duration
10 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
682 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Stansted Mountfitchet 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 682 km distance in an average of 10 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 2 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £130.
Distance: 682 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£131 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Monday 12 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:50 Inverness | 10h02 | 19:52 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet
Trains from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £130 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 682 km distance in 10h 2m.
Distance 682 km |
Average train duration 10h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £130 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 2m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:49 |
FAQs: Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Stansted Mountfitchet
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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