The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stevenage for London Stansted Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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 train and coach for Stevenage to London Stansted Airport
Omio 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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 32 km
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£32 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stevenage to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:02 Stevenage | 1h22 | 09:24 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 Stevenage | 1h33 | 09:41 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 18:59 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia from Stevenage to London Stansted Airport trainsThameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stevenage and London Stansted Airport 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: Stevenage to London Stansted Airport train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stevenage and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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