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Train tickets to Stansted Mountfitchet
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London Liverpool Street (LST)
7:45Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
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London Liverpool Street (LST)
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15:540h49
London Liverpool Street (LST)
16:43Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
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Best day trips from Stansted Mountfitchet by train
The most popular day trips by train from Stansted Mountfitchet are London, Cambridge, Ely and Bishop's Stortford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Stansted Mountfitchet on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to London by train?
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 38m.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Cambridge by train?
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 23m.
Ely is a small Cambridgeshire cathedral city known for Ely Cathedral and its setting above the fens. The compact centre and riverside on the Great Ouse give it a calm historic character.
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ely by train?
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 46m.
Bishop's Stortford is a historic market town known for its Georgian streets, riverside setting and independent shops. It blends old coaching-town character with modern amenities and easy access to nearby countryside.
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bishop's Stortford by train?
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:58.
Situated about 35 miles (56 km) from Central London, Stansted Mountfitchet (hereafter referred to as Stansted) is a
village in the county of Essex not far from Hertfordshire. Stansted is a medieval town dating back before the Norman
Conquest and is home to some excellent examples of Norman architecture and culture. The town is served by a single
station – Stansted Mountfitchet Railway Station - which sits on the West Anglia Main Line. Greater Anglia is the
main operator providing trains to Stansted from its central terminal at London Liverpool Street Station which call
at Stansted Mountfitchet Railway Station along the route to Cambridge North.
As the fourth busiest airport in the UK, Stansted airport has frequent and efficient train services running from the
east of England and London. Those wishing to catch a connecting train to Stansted airport should catch the Stansted Express, which runs directly from London
Liverpool Street to Stansted airport. Trains to Stansted depart every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30
minutes outside peak time. It is also possible to catch the train to Stansted from the East Anglia towns of
Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Felixstowe. All that is required is a change at Ely in nearby
Cambridgeshire by simply crossing the platform for trains to Stansted Airport.
Greater Anglia manages all railway service lines and several of the railway stations across East Anglia, principally
along the Great Eastern Main Line and the West Anglia Main Line routes with service originating from its central
terminal at London Liverpool Street Station. These provide customers with direct and in-direct intercity rail
service on weekdays, weekends and holidays to cities such as Norwich as well as regional and commuter train services
to locations such as Ipswich, Stratford and Colchester.
Greater Anglia also operates Stansted Express allowing
passengers from London Liverpool Street Station to travel direct to Stansted Airport which is about 4.4 miles (7 km)
from Stansted Mountfitchet. For travel to Stansted by train Greater Anglia provides direct daily service with
multiple departures per hour from London Liverpool Street Station to Stansted Mountfitchet Railway Station, but you
should anticipate a reduced timetable on weekends and holidays for trains from Stansted to Central London. The
earliest weekday departures from London Liverpool Street Station occur in the early morning hours before 6:00 a.m.
with the latest train departing from Central London in the late evening hours generally between 11:00 p.m. and 00:00
a.m.
Stansted Water Mill. Source: Shutterstock
Main train stations in Stansted
Stansted Mountfitchet Railway Station is the sole railway terminal in the town and accepts service to and from
London Liverpool Street Station. If you plan on travelling to Stansted by train you should know that the station
offers basic facilities such as ticket office with ticket vending machines, WC (with baby changing facilities
for passengers travelling with infants), free Wi-Fi, refreshment facilities and public phones. Stansted
Mountfitchet Railway Station is accessible to disabled passengers where there is staff onsite who can render
assistance if needed during ticket office hours. The ticket office at this location has hours of operation
Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Onboard facilities: Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia provides a luggage allowance of two cases and one personal bag per passenger for storage in a
luggage compartment, overhead rack or under your seat and this provision applies to folding bikes, buggies and
prams. In the case of full-sized bicycles you must reserve them at the time of booking due to limited storage
space on Greater Anglia trains which prohibits them on most trains during the peak rush hours.
You are allowed
to travel with a maximum of two pets as long as pet carriers are used and dogs are kept on the lead at all
times, with exceptions for cases involving service and assistance animals. Free Wi-Fi can be enjoyed on all
trains and the company provides catering services should you wish to enjoy some refreshments while onboard.
Greater Anglia trains are accessible to disabled passengers and provides priority seating in addition to storage
space for mobility aids like wheelchairs and scooters.
Train tickets to Stansted: useful to know
If you choose Greater Anglia for your trip to Stansted Mountfitchet the company offers a range of ticket options
such as Advance, Off-Peak and Super Off-peak fares in addition to Anytime, First Class and Season tickets. Be
advised that refunds are not available for Advance tickets and the conditions and terms on other ticket classes
vary with reference to refunds, ticket changes and train cancellations. As premium ticketholders First Class
passengers enjoy improved benefits such as priority boarding, upgraded seating and greater flexibility than all
other fare types.
Greater Anglia offers special incentives such as GroupSave or Rangers and Rovers which are
ideal for affordable group travel along with other offers on fares for business travellers, students, children
and seniors that can also result in savings. Seniors and students should be able to provide valid ID at the time
of purchase or to train staff when boarding the train. For the convenience of its passengers Greater Anglia
trains accept electronic tickets so a hardcopy is unnecessary, but you should carry at least one form of valid
ID for security purposes or upon request by train staff. On Omio buying tickets to Stansted is fast and easy and
can be stored in your Omio account.
Stansted Fort. Source: Shutterstock
To Stansted by train: travel tips
Despite its proximity to London Stansted Airport, the town of Stansted enjoys relative tranquillity due to
the lack of flight paths overhead, so your explorations of this small parish village won’t suffer from noise
pollution. You can begin your day with a visit to Mountfitchet Castle which has been renovated to its
original glory and tour the keep as well as the adjoining Norman Village which is a considered a "living
history" environment. Informative and educational, this is a great way to get an extensive and actual
experience of life in this part of 11th century England just after the conquest.
If you wish to discover a
relatively untouched piece of natural landscape, take a walk through Hatfield Forest about 6 miles (9.6 km)
away which holds the distinction of being the only complete and intact royal hunting ground left in England.
There are a few bus routes operated by Essex Council which will allow you to get around Stansted and other
villages, parishes in the Uttlesford district as well as several coach lines including Trustybus and Arriva
Herts and Essex which can connect you with locations farther afield.
Vying with Mountfitchet Castle for the title of most iconic landmark in Stansted would have to be Stansted
Mountfitchet Windmill. This well-preserved five storey tower mill is one of the few surviving examples to
have much of its original machinery in place and is open for tours so you can get an up-close and personal
perspective. Saunters around Stansted may not rank high on the list for tourists but among the locals these
footpaths and walks are a leisurely way to take some air and experience the natural surroundings of Stansted
Mountfitchet.
Afterwards you can saunter over to The House on the Hill Museum which is a curiosity shop
filled with over 70,000 toys of all varieties, shapes and sizes. Sit down for a traditional pub lunch at The
Rose and Crown or The Dog and Duck when a hearty meal is just the thing to replenish your energy reserves.
If dining in a more contemporary setting is what you’re after then try The Cork House Bar Bistro or the
Lower Street Brasserie which are also popular places to eat with great food according to the local
cognoscenti. There are also a number of pubs in Stansted where you can enjoy hot or cold beverages to quench
your thirst after a full day on your feet. The Ash at Burton End is an historic thatched-roof pub serving
beverages with garden seating.
CrossCountry
regional operate trains to Stansted from Birmingham New Street .via the cities of Cambridge,
Peterborough and Leicester, arriving at Platform 2. Abellio Greater Anglia
operate Stansted Express services from London Liverpool Street, with arrivals every 15 to 30 minutes
at Platform 1 or 3.
In addition to Birmingham, Leicester and Peterborough, Cambridge is the closest
main railway station to Stansted. Direct trains from Cambridge to Stansted Airport can take as
little as 28 minutes. In contrast, some services connect at Ely and have journey durations of up to
an hour - or occasionally longer, depending on the time of day. Passengers travelling on trains to
Stansted from Cambridge can choose from more than one timetabled service an hour, from early morning
to late evening. Additionally, there are plans to resume direct services from Stratford, East London
from 2019.
Stansted has two stations: Stansted Mountfitchet, on the West Anglia main line,
as well as Stansted Airport which is served by a newer branch line. Here, the modern airport
terminus is linked to the main terminal building via escalators, lifts and a short sheltered
walkway. Conversely, Stansted Mountfitchet railway station is approximately half a mile from the
village centre.
Due to Stansted's popularity, cheap trains tickets can be found quite easily
when you book in advance. The average price from London to Stansted is around £15, but on the other
end of the spectrum trains from Edinburgh can be closer to £40, when booked in advance.
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Trains to Stansted
As the fourth busiest airport in the UK, Stansted airport has frequent and efficient train services running from the east of England and London. Those wishing to catch a connecting train to Stansted airport should catch the Stansted Express, which runs directly from London Liverpool Street to Stansted airport. Trains to Stansted depart every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30 minutes outside peak time. It is also possible to catch the train to Stansted from the East Anglia towns of Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Felixstowe. All that is required is a change at Ely in nearby Cambridgeshire by simply crossing the platform for trains to Stansted Airport.
CrossCountry regional operate trains to Stansted from Birmingham New Street .via the cities of Cambridge, Peterborough and Leicester and arrive at Platform 2. Abellio Greater Anglia operates a Stansted Express service from London Liverpool Street, with arrivals every 15 minutes at Platform 1 or 3.
In addition to Birmingham, Leicester and Peterborough, Cambridge is the closest main railway station to Stansted. Direct trains from Cambridge to Stansted Airport can take as little as 28 minutes. In contrast, some services connect at Ely and have journey durations of up to an hour - or occasionally longer, depending on the time of day. Passengers travelling on trains to Stansted from Cambridge can choose from more than one timetabled service an hour, from early morning to late evening. Additionally, there are plans to resume direct services from Stratford, East London from 2019.
Stansted in Essex has two stations: Stansted Mountfitchet, on the West Anglia main line, as well as Stansted Airport which is served by a newer branch line. Here, the modern airport terminus is linked to the main terminal building via escalators, lifts and a short sheltered walkway. Conversely, Stansted Mountfitchet railway station is approximately half a mile from the village centre.
Due to Stansted's popularity, cheap trains tickets can be found quite easily when you book in advance. The average price from London to Stansted is around £15, but on the other end of the spectrum trains from Edinburgh can be closer to £40, even when booked well in advanced.
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Train companies: Greater Anglia to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsTravel to Stansted Mountfitchet on Greater Anglia trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
39m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£7
Greater Anglia frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
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Must visit
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.
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
Essex pork sausages are a local pub staple, often served with mash and onion gravy, reflecting the county’s long farming and butchery traditions.
Vegetarian
Ploughman’s Lunch
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.
The Dog and Duck
Traditional pub in the village centre serving British classics, ales and seasonal dishes in a historic, cosy setting.
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.
Average meal costs
Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
National Rail states pay as you go with contactless is accepted at Stansted Mountfitchet for eligible journeys, including London. Touch in and out at the gates.
For local onward travel, use the station’s official onward travel map to find bus stops and routes such as 7 and 7A.
station information and facilities
Train stations in Stansted Mountfitchet
Check where to Stansted Mountfitchet trains depart and arrive, plus the main train station details for this route.
Getting to Stansted Mountfitchet from Stansted Mountfitchet city centre
Onward travel informationLocal bus services
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesReplacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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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