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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for 20 May
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to London Stansted Airport will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 45 trains that leave London for London Stansted Airport every day 45 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 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.
P0292713:060h49London Liverpool Street (LST)13:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes- P6641413:210h46London Liverpool Street (LST)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- P6643214:060h49London Liverpool Street (LST)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- P6642613:510h46London Liverpool Street (LST)14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- P6642013:360h47London Liverpool Street (LST)14:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- P661817:210h46London Liverpool Street (LST)8:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way0 changes
- P029086:210h46London Liverpool Street (LST)7:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£261One-way0 changes
- P6637811:510h46London Liverpool Street (LST)12:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£231One-way0 changes
- P6641413:210h46London Liverpool Street (LST)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- P0292512:510h46London Liverpool Street (LST)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Stansted Airport 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 50 km
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£21 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66261 | On time 9:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66272 | On time 9:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66283 | On time 9:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66294 | On time 9:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66308 | 10:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66323 | On time 10:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02921 | On time 10:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02923 | On time 10:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66360 | On time 11:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66366 | On time 11:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66372 | On time 11:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 12:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66378 | On time 11:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66384 | On time 12:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66390 | 12:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66396 | On time 12:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02925 | On time 12:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02927 | On time 13:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66414 | On time 13:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66420 | 13:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66426 | 13:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66432 | On time 14:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66438 | On time 14:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66444 | On time 14:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 15:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66450 | On time 14:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02929 | On time 15:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02931 | 15:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66468 | 15:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66474 | On time 15:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66479 | On time 16:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66485 | On time 16:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66490 | On time 16:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 17:28 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66496 | On time 16:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66050 | On time 17:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 18:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02902 | On time 17:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 18:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02904 | On time 17:35 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 18:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66090 | On time 17:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 18:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66102 | 18:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h52 | 18:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66112 | On time 18:20 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 19:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66196 | 20:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 20:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66208 | On time 20:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 21:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66219 | On time 20:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 21:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66230 | 20:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 21:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66241 | On time 21:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 21:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66252 | On time 21:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 22:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 20 May | |||||
| P66064 | 4:40 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h59 | 5:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66075 | 5:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h51 | 5:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01070 | 5:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h53 | 6:14 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66098 | 5:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h51 | 6:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66110 | 5:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 6:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02906 | 6:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h53 | 6:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02908 | 6:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 7:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66145 | 6:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h53 | 7:29 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66157 | 6:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 7:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66169 | 7:06 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h53 | 7:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66181 | 7:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 8:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66193 | 7:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 8:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66205 | 7:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 8:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66216 | 8:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 8:54 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02913 | 8:21 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 9:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P02915 | 8:35 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 9:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P66249 | 8:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:06, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 46m.
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 £10
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 4:06 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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 £10
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London and London Stansted Airport from £10. 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
46m
Cheapest Price
£12
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
Stansted Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£26
Stansted Express frequency
25 a day
FAQs: London to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from London to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from London to London Stansted Airport is 50 km.
The first train from London to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4:06.
The last train from London to London Stansted Airport departs at 22:51.
Trains from London to London Stansted Airport run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and London Stansted Airport. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
To get from London to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from London to London Stansted Airport 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 to London Stansted Airport is not particularly scenic, as it mostly travels through urban and suburban areas, with views primarily consisting of residential and industrial landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London to London Stansted Airport is feasible. The journey takes 46m and covers 50 km, with trains running 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London to London Stansted Airport.
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