York to London Stansted Airport train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from York to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 4 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

247 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York 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 York to London Stansted Airport will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave York for London Stansted Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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.

LNER
08:584h27
York
13:25London Stansted Airport
£441One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
09:584h06
York
14:04London Stansted Airport
£681One-way
0 changes
LNER
09:264h19
York
13:45London Stansted Airport
£691One-way
0 changes
LNER
08:003h25
York
11:25London Stansted Airport
£721One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for York to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 247 km

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Coach

£54

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£36

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Cheapest

3h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from York to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from York to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
247 km
Average train duration
2h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 57m
First train
06:37
Last train
17:02
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Coast trains York to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Buy your official CrossCountry and East Coast train tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN) from York from £31 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from York to London Stansted Airport (STN). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from York to London Stansted Airport (STN) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: £50
  • CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: York to London Stansted Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from York to London Stansted Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from York to London Stansted Airport.
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Important Stations and Airports in York and London Stansted Airport

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LoungeLounge
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for York
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel

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