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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
50 km
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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 8 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 8 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
7:221h32London Waterloo (WAT)8:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£241One-way0 changes- 8:221h32London Waterloo (WAT)9:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£241One-way0 changes
- 6:060h51London Waterloo (WAT)6:57Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way0 changes
- 20:331h34London Waterloo (WAT)22:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way0 changes
- 5:181h41London Waterloo (WAT)6:59Stansted Airport (SSD)£291One-way0 changes
- 6:060h51London Waterloo (WAT)6:57Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way0 changes
- 8:081h31London Waterloo (WAT)9:39Stansted Airport (SSD)£291One-way0 changes
- 8:381h31London Waterloo (WAT)10:09Stansted Airport (SSD)£291One-way0 changes
- 8:221h32London Waterloo (WAT)9:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£241One-way0 changes
- 7:221h32London Waterloo (WAT)8:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£241One-way0 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 50 km
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1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 5:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h41 | 6:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 6:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h39 | 7:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 8:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 9:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 15:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 £19 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 20:33. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 47m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 2:40 |
Last train 20:33 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsGreater 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.
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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.
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