First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£58
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 47 m
Trains on 03 Sept
1
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 1 trains from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 68 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD):
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Stansted Airport (SSD) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 37m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.35. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:36 London Heathrow Airport | 1h47 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:51, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 8:51 |
Last train 21:36 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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