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Mountfitchet Castle
Open-air Norman village and castle experience with actors, timber buildings and hands-on history. One of the village’s signature visitor attractions.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£25
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£31
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 47 m
Trains on 31 Aug
2
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 2 trains from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 110 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:55 Norwich | 3h53 | 16:48 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
![]() | 8:00 Norwich | 2h47 | 10:47 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Norwich | 2h47 | 11:47 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:13 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Stansted Mountfitchet — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stansted Mountfitchet trip today.
Open-air Norman village and castle experience with actors, timber buildings and hands-on history. One of the village’s signature visitor attractions.
Museum of historic toys, dolls and games with displays that appeal to families and collectors. Combined admission is usually offered with the castle.
Volunteer-run aviation museum near the airport with aircraft, cockpits and local airfield history. A strong choice for aviation enthusiasts.
Large country park nearby with meadows, lakes, woodland trails and broad views. A reliable outdoor option for walking and family visits.
Main village street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to the station, church and heritage attractions.
Woodland and open grassland reserve with waymarked paths and seasonal wildlife. Popular for peaceful walks close to the village.
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a classic Sunday meal across Essex and Hertfordshire, prized for roast meat, gravy and crisp batter pudding.
Essex pork sausages are a local pub staple, often served with mash and onion gravy, reflecting the county’s long farming and butchery traditions.
Ploughman’s lunch pairs cheddar, bread, pickles and salad. It is a familiar countryside pub dish in this part of England and suits casual local dining.
Traditional pub in the village centre serving British classics, ales and seasonal dishes in a historic, cosy setting.
Established pub and restaurant offering hearty British fare and drinks in a casual setting convenient for the Stansted area.
Smart, modern restaurant at the airport-focused hotel, known for grills, British mains and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Britain. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for a commuter town, while nearby airport demand can push some hotel and taxi prices higher.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Stansted Mountfitchet Station -> Stansted Mountfitchet Village Centre
The railway journey between the ancient town of Norwich and Stansted Airport takes just under two hours on average, with travel times varying by as much as 60 minutes depending on the operator. At the moment, there are no direct services, but passengers benefit from a wide choice of departure times from the morning to mid-evening.
Rail services between Norwich and Stansted are supplied by Cross Country, East Midlands Trains and Greater Anglia. Cross Country and East Midlands are both equally fast, with Greater Anglia considerably slower. All services involve at least one change, with the first and last trains of the day needing two. The weekend service mainly consists of East Midlands trains with no services by Cross Country on Saturday or Greater Anglia on Sunday.
The trip between Norwich and Stansted can be accomplished in as little as one hour 44 minutes. The majority of train journeys are around this duration, although a few can be as much as an hour longer.
There's roughly one train from Norwich to Stansted every hour, mostly leaving 10 minutes or so before the hour strikes. This pattern holds all the way from 5:50 a.m. until approximately 6:40 p.m. before a final train at around 8:00 p.m.
Departure train station: Norwich Railway Station is one mile east of Castle Mall and the rest of the city centre. Buses from the town and university stop in the forecourt and passengers can park at the nearby Riverside multi-storey. There's plenty to do while waiting – for example, checking emails at the internet kiosk or with public WiFi, buying reading material at the newsagents, shopping at the mini-supermarket or enjoying refreshments at the station cafe or diner.
Arrival train station: Stansted Airport Railway Station is positioned in the south-east corner of the terminal building, below the airport itself. Station facilities include snack machines, a cafe and shops selling newspapers, magazines and sweets. Leaving by the eastern exit will take passengers to the coach station and taxi rank and there are also car hire offices inside the terminus.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet trains use the Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet station pair. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Stansted Mountfitchet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Stansted Mountfitchet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Cork House
Wi-Fi is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Ticket office support is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Parking, WC.
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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