First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 39 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester 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 Winchester to London Stansted Airport will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Winchester to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.
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P66323Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 143 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£33 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winchester to London Stansted Airport costing on average £33.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.48. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 4m 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.
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Winchester to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 08:49. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 7:18 |
Last train 8:49 |
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Compare Greater Anglia classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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 Winchester to London Stansted Airport trains use the Winchester to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Winchester and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Winchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Winchester.
Wi-Fi is available at Winchester. ATMs are available at Winchester.
Ticket office support is available at Winchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Winchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Winchester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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