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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 34 m
Trains on 03 Sept
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 2 trains from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
7:091h35London Stansted Airport8:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£251One-way0 changes- 8:111h33London Stansted Airport9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 8:111h33London Stansted Airport9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 7:091h35London Stansted Airport8:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m 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 Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average £21.
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 12m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly £21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£21 vs £42). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:09 London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 8:44 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:11 London Stansted Airport | 1h33 | 9:44 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 21:11 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £8. 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 Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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