First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
10
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
To travel from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
P77009 · L54508 · P66252+
C10125
P77018 · L54514 · P02917+
C10129
W45388+
P01183
W45400+
G00833
P77015 · P77405 · P66272+
C10108
W45400+
G00833
W45437+
G00803
W45490+
P01158
W45465+
P01354
W45388+
P01183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 32 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport costing on average £27.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.31. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 47m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45465+ P01354 | 7:59 Stevenage station (SVG) | 1h21 | 9:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C10108+ P77015 · P77405 · P66272 | 8:02 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h07 | 10:09 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
W45437+ G00803 | 8:29 Stevenage station (SVG) | 1h14 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C10121+ P77025 · P77412 · P66294 | 8:32 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h05 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
W45490+ P01158 | 8:59 Stevenage station (SVG) | 1h21 | 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C18520+ P77035 · P77422 · P66323 | 9:02 Stevenage station (SVG) | 2h05 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 14:29. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 14:29 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stevenage to London Stansted Airport trains use the Stevenage to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Stevenage and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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