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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to London
Showing times and prices for 25 May
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 59 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for London every day 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
F1880921:581h00Stansted Airport (SSD)22:58London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes- F1880522:110h58Stansted Airport (SSD)23:09London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F1881321:430h56Stansted Airport (SSD)22:39London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F1881721:280h58Stansted Airport (SSD)22:26London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F2520122:280h58Stansted Airport (SSD)23:26London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F187780:050h48Stansted Airport (SSD)0:53London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- P663530:350h48Stansted Airport (SSD)1:23London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F1879722:430h55Stansted Airport (SSD)23:38London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F1881321:430h56Stansted Airport (SSD)22:39London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
- F1884519:430h56Stansted Airport (SSD)20:39London Liverpool Street (LST)£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 50 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66401 | On time 13:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 14:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66407 | On time 13:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 14:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66413 | On time 14:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 15:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66419 | On time 14:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 15:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66425 | 14:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 15:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66431 | On time 14:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 15:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66437 | On time 15:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 16:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66443 | On time 15:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 16:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66449 | On time 15:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 16:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66455 | On time 15:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 16:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66461 | On time 16:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h03 | 17:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66467 | 16:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 17:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66473 | On time 16:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h01 | 17:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66478 | 16:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 17:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66484 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 18:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66489 | 17:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 18:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66495 | 17:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 18:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66501 | 17:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 18:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66059 | On time 18:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 19:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66074 | On time 18:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 19:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66087 | On time 18:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 19:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66097 | On time 18:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 19:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66109 | 19:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 20:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66120 | 19:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h01 | 20:29 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66132 | 19:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h02 | 20:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66144 | 19:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 20:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66156 | On time 20:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 21:14 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66168 | On time 20:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 21:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66180 | On time 20:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h01 | 21:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66192 | 20:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 21:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66204 | Delayed 20:11 21:09Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 21:14 21:14London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66215 | Delayed 21:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h46 | 21:28 21:28London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66226 | 21:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h54 | 22:35 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66237 | Delayed 21:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h46 | 21:58 21:58London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66248 | Delayed 21:11 22:09Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h51 | 22:12 22:12London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66260 | Delayed 22:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h51 | 22:28 22:28London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66271 | 22:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 23:33 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66282 | On time 22:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h46 | 23:44 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66293 | Delayed 22:11 23:09Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h49 | 23:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66293 | On time 23:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h01 | 0:12 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66307 | 23:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h49 | 0:17 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66307 | 23:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 0:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66322 | On time 23:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h49 | 0:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66337 | 23:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h48 | 0:46 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
| F18778 | On time 0:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h48 | 0:53 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66353 | On time 0:35 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h48 | 1:23 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18870 | 5:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 6:26 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18866 | 5:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 6:56 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18862 | 6:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h01 | 7:12 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18858 | 6:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 7:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18854 | 6:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 7:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18850 | 6:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 7:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18846 | 7:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 8:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18842 | 7:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 8:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18830 | 8:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 9:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18826 | 8:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 9:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18822 | 8:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 9:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18818 | 8:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 9:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18814 | 9:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 10:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18810 | 9:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 10:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18806 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 10:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18802 | 9:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 10:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18798 | 10:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 11:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18794 | 10:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 11:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18790 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 11:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18786 | 10:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 11:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18782 | 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 12:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18777 | 11:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 12:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18774 | 11:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 12:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18772 | 11:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 12:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18770 | 12:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 13:09 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18768 | 12:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 13:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18766 | 12:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h56 | 13:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18764 | 12:58 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 13:56 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18762 | 13:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 14:11 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
| F18760 | 13:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 14:28 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Greater Anglia as well as Stansted Express offer trains services from London Stansted Airport to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 45m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to London trainsGreater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and London from £10. 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 Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£12
Greater Anglia frequency
9 a day
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
Stansted Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£25
Stansted Express frequency
25 a day
FAQs: London Stansted Airport to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London Stansted Airport to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from London Stansted Airport to London covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 45m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from London Stansted Airport to London is 50 km.
The first train from London Stansted Airport to London leaves at 6:17.
The last train from London Stansted Airport to London departs at 23:58.
Trains from London Stansted Airport to London run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Stansted Airport to London.
Yes, there is a direct train between London Stansted Airport and London. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
To get from London Stansted Airport to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London Stansted Airport to London.
The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport to London is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from London Stansted Airport to London 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 Stansted Airport to London is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through suburban areas and industrial landscapes before reaching the city.
Yes, a day trip from London Stansted Airport to London is feasible. The journey takes 45m, covering a distance of 50 km, with trains running 8 times per day.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
Yes, you can take the train from London Stansted Airport to London.
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