The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Liverpool Street (LST) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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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Compare train and coach for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y81622 | On time 08:10 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81634 | On time 08:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 09:14 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81646 | On time 08:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81658 | On time 08:55 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h51 | 09:46 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81670 | On time 09:10 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h45 | 09:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81682 | On time 09:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81856 | On time 14:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h51 | 15:31 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81862 | On time 14:55 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 15:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81868 | On time 15:10 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 16:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81874 | On time 15:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 16:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81880 | On time 15:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 16:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y81886 | On time 15:55 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 16:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 02:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Liverpool Street (LST) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) 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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Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,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 on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,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 on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
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