The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stansted Airport (SSD) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 48 km
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1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y81580+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h04 | 09:19 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y81592+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h03 | 09:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y81604+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h03 | 09:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y81616+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h03 | 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y81628+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 09:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 10:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
Y81640+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross | On time 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 49m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £14. 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 Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
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