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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 31 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 5 trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
21:431h32Stansted Airport (SSD)23:15London Charing Cross (CHX)£251One-way0 changes- 8:111h33Stansted Airport (SSD)9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:411h27Stansted Airport (SSD)8:08London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 5:411h27Stansted Airport (SSD)7:08London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 4:551h34Stansted Airport (SSD)6:29London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 6:411h27Stansted Airport (SSD)8:08London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 5:411h27Stansted Airport (SSD)7:08London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 21:431h32Stansted Airport (SSD)23:15London Charing Cross (CHX)£251One-way0 changes
- 8:111h33Stansted Airport (SSD)9:44London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
- 4:551h34Stansted Airport (SSD)6:29London Charing Cross (CHX)£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average £26.
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P01069+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 7:39 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
P01069+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+ C37523 | 6:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 7:34 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P66093 · L55663+C38444+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 7:53 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3 changes | |
| P66093+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h33 | 7:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P66093+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross+C38434 | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 7:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P66105+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 8:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P66105 · P77382+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C37360 | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h27 | 8:08 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3 changes | |
| P66105+C37994+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:41 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h30 | 8:11 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P66115+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h38 | 8:28 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P66115 · L55667+C38510+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h33 | 8:23 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3 changes | |
| P66115+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross+C38503 | 6:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 8:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P02907+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 7:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 8:44 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| P02907 · P77158+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C37375 | 7:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 8:38 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3 changes | |
| P02907+C38534+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross | 7:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h30 | 8:39 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P02909+C38563+Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross | 7:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 8:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| P02909 · L55672+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C38573 | 7:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h33 | 8:53 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 3 changes | |
| P02909+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 7:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h38 | 8:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 07:11. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 7:11 |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
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