The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stamford station (SMD) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.






Live departures
Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:57 Stamford station (SMD) | 1h44 | 07:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:56 Stamford station (SMD) | 1h45 | 10:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 16:55 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Stamford station (SMD) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stamford station (SMD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stamford station (SMD) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:30 Saturday 06:20 - 12:30 Sunday 11:45 - 18:30 None
- Caffè Nero
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. Level access from car park to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge only to Leicester bound platform (i.e. no step free access). Barrow crossing restricted times therefore Stamford to Leicester passengers to travel via Peterborough and return back. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: White Knight 01733 555584
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside the station close to the exit
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station.
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