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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 13 m
Trains on 05 Sept
52
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Fast trains
To travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) you need to make at least one change.
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C3817615:241h13London Paddington (PAD)16:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change- C37990+P6641512:541h13London Paddington (PAD)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C38031+P6642713:241h13London Paddington (PAD)14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C37602+P6642113:091h14London Paddington (PAD)14:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C37951+P6640312:241h13London Paddington (PAD)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- P66475+C3817615:241h13London Paddington (PAD)16:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C37990+P6641512:541h13London Paddington (PAD)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C38031+P6642713:241h13London Paddington (PAD)14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C37951+P6640312:241h13London Paddington (PAD)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
- C37921+P6606816:541h13London Paddington (PAD)18:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 51 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is a coach with an average price of £17.
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average £24.
The fastest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 10m.
Other travel options to Stansted Airport (SSD) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Stansted Airport (SSD) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.07. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 19m 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.
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66145+C37441 | 6:10 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h19 | 7:29 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66157+C37890 | Delayed 5:51 6:23London Paddington (PAD) | 1h17 | 7:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66169+C37487 | Delayed 6:06 6:39London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 7:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66181+C37932 | Delayed 6:21 6:54London Paddington (PAD) | 1h13 | 8:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66193+C37533 | 7:09 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 8:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66205+C37972 | Delayed 6:51 7:24London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 8:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66216+C37580 | Delayed 7:05 7:39London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 8:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02913+C37609 | Delayed 7:21 7:54London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 9:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02915+C37639 | Delayed 7:35 8:09London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 9:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66249+C37666 | Delayed 7:51 8:24London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66261+C37692 | Delayed 8:05 8:39London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66272+C37719 | 8:54 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66283+C37745 | Delayed 8:36 9:09London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66294+C38144 | Delayed 8:51 9:24London Paddington (PAD) | 1h13 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66308+C37788 | 9:39 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66323+C38179 | Delayed 9:21 9:54London Paddington (PAD) | 1h13 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02921+C38194 | Delayed 9:36 10:07London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02923+C37841 | Delayed 9:51 10:22London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66360+C37859 | Delayed 10:06 10:37London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66366+C37884 | Delayed 10:21 10:52London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66372+C37902 | Delayed 10:36 11:07London Paddington (PAD) | 1h16 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66378+C37926 | Delayed 10:51 11:22London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66384+C37942 | Delayed 11:06 11:37London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66390+C37966 | 11:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| C38156+P66124 | On time 18:08 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 19:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66136+C38183 | Delayed 17:50 18:24London Paddington (PAD) | 1h18 | 19:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66148+C37401 | 18:39 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 19:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P66160+C37863 | Delayed 18:21 18:54London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 20:08 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02910+C37456 | Delayed 18:36 19:09London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 20:24 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| P02901+C37905 | 19:24 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h15 | 20:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| C37880+F37474 | 0:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h20 | 1:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
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Greater Anglia as well as Great Northern or Elizabeth Line (TfL) offer trains services from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 17:24. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 2:40 |
Last train 17:24 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsGreater Anglia, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
46m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£13
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
What's included in each class
Compare Greater Anglia classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£23
Great Northern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
What's included in each class
Compare Great Northern classes and the amenities included in each one.
First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Elizabeth Line (TfL) Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Elizabeth Line (TfL) Price
£28
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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.
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is 51 km.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 2:40.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) departs at 17:24.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
Yes, there is a direct train between London Paddington (PAD) and Stansted Airport (SSD). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia.
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Paddington to Stansted Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, with limited views of the countryside.
A day trip from London Paddington to Stansted Airport is not feasible as the travel duration is 46m. Trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 51 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
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