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Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 16 Mar

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£58

Fastest journey

4 h 2 m

Average duration

4 h 10 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

159 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
South Western RailwayY18903
09:254h10
Southampton Central (SOU)
13:35Stansted Airport (SSD)
£341One-way
4 changes
Cheapest
South Western RailwayY20617
11:254h10
Southampton Central (SOU)
15:35Stansted Airport (SSD)
£341One-way
4 changes
Cheapest
South Western RailwayY18917
10:254h10
Southampton Central (SOU)
14:35Stansted Airport (SSD)
£341One-way
4 changes
CrossCountryP11680
08:484h17
Southampton Central (SOU)
13:05Stansted Airport (SSD)
£931One-way
4 changes
CrossCountryP11685
09:484h02
Southampton Central (SOU)
13:50Stansted Airport (SSD)
£931One-way
4 changes

Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
CrossCountry
P11680
CrossCountryP11680
08:48 Southampton Central (SOU)4h17 13:05 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
South Western Railway
Y18903
South Western RailwayY18903
09:25 Southampton Central (SOU)4h10 13:35 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
CrossCountry
P11685
CrossCountryP11685
09:48 Southampton Central (SOU)4h02 13:50 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
South Western Railway
Y18917
South Western RailwayY18917
10:25 Southampton Central (SOU)4h10 14:35 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
South Western Railway
Y20617
South Western RailwayY20617
11:25 Southampton Central (SOU)4h10 15:35 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Trains from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
159 km
Average train duration
3h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
8
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 56m
First train
06:15
Last train
21:00
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

Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Abellio Greater Anglia trains Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

You can travel by train between Southampton and London Stansted Airport (STN) with South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Abellio Greater Anglia for as low as £21. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train information with South Western Railway:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 57 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • South Western Railway frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) train time is 2 h 56 min   covering the 99 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 03: 52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 19: 25.
There are 8 trains a day from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) you can take a train with South Western Railway, CrossCountry or Abellio Greater Anglia. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Southampton and London Stansted Airport (STN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 25.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Southampton including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Stansted Airport (STN)

Southampton
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
Public transport options for Southampton Airport Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Public transport options for St Denys
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • 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
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Woolston
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Bridge Road Bus Stops at bottom of Garton Road. Terminating Journeys: Station Forecourt, Garton Road
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium-downside
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • 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: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Public transport options for Southampton Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

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