First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
9
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) 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 Harlow Town (HWN) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 trains from London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN), including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.
P66348
P66187
P02914 · P77435
P66211
P66175
P66187
P66211
P66222
P66199
P66070Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 17 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (17m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £5 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.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
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.
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:43 London Stansted Airport | 0h15 | 13:58 Harlow Town (HWN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
P66348 | On time 0:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h17 | 0:47 Harlow Town (HWN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P66053 | 5:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h21 | 5:51 Harlow Town (HWN) | 0 changesdirect | |
P66070 | 5:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h17 | 6:12 Harlow Town (HWN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 15m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 8:28 |
Last train 18:28 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) 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 Harlow Town (HWN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Stansted Airport to Harlow Town (HWN) trains use the London Liverpool Street to Harlow Town station pair. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Harlow Town (HWN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Harlow Town is 1 km from Harlow city centre. Public transport options include:
Harlow Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Harlow Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Harlow Town.
Ticket office support is available at Harlow Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harlow Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Harlow Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harlow Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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