The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to London will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.
P762769:520h50Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:42London Liverpool Street (LST)£151One-way0 changes
P762709:220h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:13London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
P762588:200h56Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)9:16London Liverpool Street (LST)£181One-way0 changes
P666688:400h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)9:31London Liverpool Street (LST)£191One-way0 changes
P662229:170h44Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:01London Liverpool Street (LST)£201One-way0 changes
P662229:170h44Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:01London Liverpool Street (LST)£201One-way0 changes
P661758:150h49Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)9:04London Liverpool Street (LST)£201One-way0 changes
P762769:520h50Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:42London Liverpool Street (LST)£151One-way0 changes
P762709:220h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:13London Liverpool Street (LST)£161One-way0 changes
P666688:400h51Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)9:31London Liverpool Street (LST)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 49 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P66175 | 8:15 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h49 | 9:04 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P76258 | 8:20 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h56 | 9:16 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P66668 | 8:40 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h51 | 9:31 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P66222 | 9:17 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h44 | 10:01 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P76270 | 9:22 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h51 | 10:13 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P76276 | 9:52 Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 0h50 | 10:42 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 41m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express from Stansted Mountfitchet to London trainsGreater Anglia, Cross Country, Stansted Express trains will get you between Stansted Mountfitchet and London 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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Trains from Stansted to London
Travellers arriving at Stansted Airport in Essex can use frequent direct rail connections from the airport station to reach central London seven days a week, the quickest transfer option from the terminal to the city. Journey times for the express services from the airport to London Liverpool Street are a little under an hour, with direct departure times ranging from very early in the morning to after midnight, meaning there is usually a train to coincide with every flight arrival.
Which train companies travel from Stansted to London?
Greater Anglia, the main rail operator in the east of England, provides the Stansted Express service from Stansted to London Liverpool Street Station. Although direct services are frequent, some additional indirect journeys are possible by taking CrossCountry Trains from Stansted and changing once en route at Audley End.
How long is the train from Stansted to London?
The fastest journey time with Greater Anglia on the 40-mile route south from Stansted to central London is 49 minutes, although most services take about five to ten minutes longer. Indirect journeys with a change at Audley End usually take just over an hour to reach Liverpool Street.
How many trains are there from Stansted to London?
The Greater Anglia Stansted Express daily timetable begins very early in the morning and offers direct departures to London every 15 minutes throughout the day and evening. The final service to London leaves the airport station just after midnight. Additional indirect services depart roughly every hour.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stansted to London?
Departure train station: Stansted Airport Station is located in front of the departures and arrivals halls, adjacent to the bus station, which has local and national bus connections. The platforms are a short walk from the airport passenger terminus, which has a wide range of cafes and restaurants, gift shops, business facilities and free WiFi.
Arrival train station: London Liverpool Street Station is located on the east side of central London with public transport connections available on numerous bus routes and four Underground lines from the nearby Tube station. The main passenger concourse has a shopping mall, fast food restaurants, supermarkets, a pharmacy and newsagents.
FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Mountfitchet and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: All toilets are located on platform 2 and open between 06:00 and 23:59
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: On platform 2
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Transport for London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Not served by rail replacement transport. Passengers to use Seven Sisters Station as an alternative; LUL Ticket Acceptance may be available.
- Metro: London UndergroundVictoria Line services
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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