First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 52 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn to London Stansted Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Kings Lynn to London Stansted Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kings Lynn to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 96 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Kings Lynn to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 11:45. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 7:11 |
Last train 11:45 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn to London Stansted Airport trains use the Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Kings Lynn and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kings Lynn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kings Lynn.
Wi-Fi is available at Kings Lynn. ATMs are available at Kings Lynn.
Ticket office support is available at Kings Lynn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kings Lynn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kings Lynn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kings Lynn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the bridge outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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