The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond 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 Richmond to London Stansted Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Richmond for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Richmond to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Richmond to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 15:58. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 07:28 |
Last train 15:58 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, London Public Transportation (3), Tube from Richmond to London Stansted Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, London Public Transportation (3), Tube trains will get you between Richmond and London Stansted Airport from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
London Public Transportation (3)
Tube
FAQs: Richmond to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Richmond and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating is available.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Richmond: Lower Mortlake Road (A316) Bus Stop SM To Barnes: Manor Road (B353) Bus Stop SC
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
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