The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
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 £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for London Charing Cross (CHX) every day 3 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 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
9:121h18London Stansted Airport10:30London Charing Cross (CHX)£291One-way0 changes
8:111h33London Stansted Airport9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£291One-way0 changes
8:301h23London Stansted Airport9:53London Charing Cross (CHX)£321One-way0 changes
9:121h18London Stansted Airport10:30London Charing Cross (CHX)£291One-way0 changes
8:301h23London Stansted Airport9:53London Charing Cross (CHX)£321One-way0 changes
8:111h33London Stansted Airport9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 £20.
Distance: 50 km
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£27 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from London Stansted Airport to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 10:11. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 10:11 |
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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 £10. 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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