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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Showing times and prices for 18 Jul
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
23
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 £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
To travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) you need to make at least one change.
L55688 · P66273+
Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)8:341h33London Waterloo (WAT)10:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way2 changes- Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P6648615:381h29London Waterloo (WAT)17:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55772 · P6648615:341h33London Waterloo (WAT)17:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way2 changes
- Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55670 · P662067:041h33London Waterloo (WAT)8:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way2 changes
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P661946:481h35London Waterloo (WAT)8:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P6648615:381h29London Waterloo (WAT)17:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P662067:081h29London Waterloo (WAT)8:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- P66273+Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street8:381h29London Waterloo (WAT)10:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- P66068+Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street16:381h29London Waterloo (WAT)18:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
- P66250+Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street8:081h29London Waterloo (WAT)9:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way1 change
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 £13. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 50 km
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£25 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
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, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02908 | On time 5:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 7:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55681 · P66249 | On time 8:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66249 | On time 8:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+P77405 · P66261 | On time 8:19 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66261 | On time 8:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55687 · P66272 | On time 8:34 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66272 | On time 8:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h31 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66283 | On time 8:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66294 | On time 9:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66308 | On time 9:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66323 | On time 9:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02921 | On time 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02923 | On time 10:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66360 | On time 10:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66366 | On time 10:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02925 | On time 12:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02927 | On time 12:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66414 | On time 12:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66420 | On time 12:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66426 | On time 13:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66432 | On time 13:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66438 | On time 13:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66444 | On time 13:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 15:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66450 | On time 14:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02929 | On time 14:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P02931 | On time 14:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66468 | On time 14:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66474 | On time 15:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66479 | On time 15:23 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66485 | On time 15:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66490 | On time 15:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 17:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55801 · P66136 | On time 18:04 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h38 | 19:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66136 | On time 18:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 19:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L54486 · P66148 | On time 18:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h41 | 19:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66148 | On time 18:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h37 | 19:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to Stratford (London)+L55807 · P66160 | On time 18:34 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 20:08 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66160 | On time 18:38 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 20:08 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
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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 £19 but you can travel from only £13 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.
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 £13
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 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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 £13
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 £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
47m
Cheapest Price
£19
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.
Quiet zone
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.
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £25.
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 train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is 50 km.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) leaves at 2:40.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Stansted Airport (SSD) departs at 20:33.
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 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 £13.
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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