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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton 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 Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 4 trains that leave Southampton for Stansted Mountfitchet every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
16:003h15Southampton19:15Stansted Mountfitchet£271One-way0 changes- 9:003h13Southampton12:13Stansted Mountfitchet£421One-way0 changes
- 8:003h13Southampton11:13Stansted Mountfitchet£421One-way0 changes
- 18:002h47Southampton20:47Stansted Mountfitchet£741One-way0 changes
- 18:002h47Southampton20:47Stansted Mountfitchet£741One-way0 changes
- 9:003h13Southampton12:13Stansted Mountfitchet£421One-way0 changes
- 8:003h13Southampton11:13Stansted Mountfitchet£421One-way0 changes
- 16:003h15Southampton19:15Stansted Mountfitchet£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 157 km
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£40 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L78756 · L81979+ P66308+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | On time 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 10:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L78764 · L81675+P66360+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | On time 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 11:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L79358 · L80980+P76291+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | On time 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 12:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| L80195 · L82479+P66384+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 12:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
L79369 · L80992+ G00861+P76303 | 10:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 13:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| L80201 · L82503+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76314 | On time 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 14:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80201 · L82511+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P02927 | On time 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 13:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
L80201+ G26407+P76314+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | On time 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 14:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L79380 · L81004+P76314+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 11:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 14:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| L80207 · L82058+P66432+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | On time 12:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 14:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L79392 · L81016+P76326+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | Delayed 11:57 12:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 15:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| L80079 · L82551+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76332 | 12:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 15:43 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80217 · L82078+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P02929 | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 15:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80217+G88432+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76338 | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 16:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L79403 · L81028+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76338 | 13:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 16:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| L80087 · L82583+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76344 | 13:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 16:43 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80227 · L82607+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66479 | 14:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 16:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80227+G26428+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76350 | 14:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 17:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
G00887+ W34498+ C37895+P76350 | 14:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h58 | 17:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80097 · L82615+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76356 | On time 14:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h14 | 17:44 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80237 · L82639+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66050 | On time 15:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h50 | 17:50 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80237+G26435+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76362 | On time 15:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h15 | 18:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80105 · L82647+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76368 | On time 15:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h15 | 18:45 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80247 · L82671+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66102 | 16:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h50 | 18:50 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80247+Tube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+L55795 · P76374 | On time 16:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h15 | 19:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4 changes | |
| P76374+C37741+G00895+G14908 | Delayed 17:23 16:15Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 19:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80115 · L82679+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76380 | 16:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h15 | 19:45 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80257+G26449+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76386 | On time 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h15 | 20:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80257 · L82703+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66148 | On time 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h51 | 19:51 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| G00901+P76386+W34513+C37863 | 17:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 20:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80267 · L82735+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66196 | On time 18:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 20:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80267+G26456+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76398 | On time 18:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h14 | 21:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80277+G27175+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76410 | On time 19:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h13 | 22:13 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80277 · L82767+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66241 | On time 19:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h47 | 21:47 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80143 · L82773+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P02919 | On time 19:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h22 | 22:52 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80287+G88515+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76422 | On time 20:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h14 | 23:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80287 · L81861+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76422 | On time 20:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h14 | 23:14 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80153 · L81867+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66326 | On time 20:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 23:40 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80297+G88525+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P76434 | 21:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h19 | 0:19 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L80297 · L81878+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P76434 | 21:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h19 | 0:19 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
| L84996+G15311 · W35395+P66062 | On time 23:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h32 | 5:32 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet
Most Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet trains use the Southampton Central to Stansted Mountfitchet station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Southampton station do trains to Stansted Mountfitchet leave from?
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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.
Which Stansted Mountfitchet station do trains from Southampton arrive at?
Getting to Stansted Mountfitchet from Stansted Mountfitchet city centre
Stansted Mountfitchet train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Cork House
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stansted Mountfitchet.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stansted Mountfitchet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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