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London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train with Abellio Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Showing times and prices for 18 Jan

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

1 h 35 m

Average duration

1 h 40 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 4 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 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
07:441h41
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:25Stansted Airport (SSD)
£321One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
12:221h38
London Waterloo (WAT)
14:00Stansted Airport (SSD)
£321One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
06:521h44
London Waterloo (WAT)
08:36Stansted Airport (SSD)
£321One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
07:221h35
London Waterloo (WAT)
08:57Stansted Airport (SSD)
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 50 km

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Coach

£31

Average Price

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

Onboard

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30m

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Live departures

London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46838
On time
10:23 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46844
On time
10:38 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h29
12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46850
On time
10:53 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h30
12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46856
On time
11:07 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h36
12:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46862
On time
11:22 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46868
On time
11:37 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
13:10 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46874
On time
11:52 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
13:24 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46880
On time
12:07 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h36
13:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46886
On time
12:22 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46892
On time
12:37 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
14:10 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46898
On time
12:52 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
14:24 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46904
On time
13:07 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h36
14:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46910
On time
13:22 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46916
On time
13:37 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h33
15:10 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46922
On time
13:52 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
15:24 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46928
On time
14:08 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h35
15:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46934
On time
14:23 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46940
On time
14:38 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h29
16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46946
On time
14:53 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h30
16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46952
On time
15:08 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h29
16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46958
On time
15:23 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h32
16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46964
On time
15:38 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h29
17:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46970
On time
15:52 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h31
17:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
assertis_tubeTube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46976
On time
16:07 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h36
17:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
Sunday 18 January
greater_anglia06:52 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h44
08:36 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesdirect
greater_anglia07:22 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h35
08:57 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesdirect
greater_anglia07:44 London Waterloo (WAT)
1h41
09:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 47m.

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 £14
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
47m
First train
02:40
Last train
21:37
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 £14

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Abellio 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
50m
Cheapest Price
£21
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
5 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.
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FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The train journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 47m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 2:40.
The train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is 50 km.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) departs at 21:37.
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
Yes, there is a direct train between London Waterloo (WAT) and Stansted Airport (SSD). The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Abellio Greater Anglia.
To get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD).
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is by coach, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo to Stansted Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, offering views of cityscapes and residential districts rather than picturesque countryside.
Yes, a day trip from London Waterloo to Stansted Airport is feasible. The journey takes 47m, covers a distance of 50 km, and trains run 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD).

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