The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) you need to make at least one change.
Y81604+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington
Y81592+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington
Y81592 · Y10828+
P07888
Y81604 · Y10347+
P07922
Y81580 · Y10344+
P07868
Y81592 · Y10828+
P07888
Y81604 · Y10347+
P07922
Y81580 · Y10344+
P07868
Y81604+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington
Y81592+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London PaddingtonTravel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y81580 · Y10344+ P07868 | On time 08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h25 | 09:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
Y81580+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 08:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 09:50 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81592+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h33 | 10:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81592 · Y10828+ P07888 | On time 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h22 | 09:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
Y81604+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h32 | 10:17 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81604 · Y10347+ P07922 | On time 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h25 | 10:10 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
Y81640+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 10:58 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81640 · Y10840+ P07976 | On time 09:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h22 | 10:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
Y81652+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon+ P06605 | On time 09:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h24 | 11:09 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
Y81652+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 09:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 11:13 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81664+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington | On time 10:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h27 | 11:27 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Y81664 · Y10846+ P08011 | On time 10:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h22 | 11:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 49m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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