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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
247 km
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 £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
To travel from York to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
G00841+
L016248:273h13York station (YRK)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£641One-way1 change- C01949+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P029218:043h19York station (YRK)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£791One-way2 changes - C02042+
C04344+P668338:563h24York station (YRK)12:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£831One-way2 changes 
C00193+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P029238:183h19York station (YRK)11:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£2041One-way2 changes
- G00841+L016248:273h13York station (YRK)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£641One-way1 change
- C00193+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P029238:183h19York station (YRK)11:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£2041One-way2 changes
- C01949+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P029218:043h19York station (YRK)11:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£791One-way2 changes
- C02042+C04344+P668338:563h24York station (YRK)12:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£831One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 247 km
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£64 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for York to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C01949+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P02921 | 8:04 York station (YRK) | 3h19 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C00193+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P02923 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 3h19 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| L01624+G00841 | 8:27 York station (YRK) | 3h13 | 11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| C02042+C04344+P66833 | 8:56 York station (YRK) | 3h24 | 12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets York to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book York to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Grand Central Trains to find the best option for your trip from York to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Grand Central Trains to find the best option for your trip from York to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from York to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from York to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from York to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 09:17. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 7:18 |
Last train 9:17 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from York to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between York and London Stansted Airport from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway
Grand Central Trains
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: York to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York and London Stansted Airport
Most York to London Stansted Airport trains use the York to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare York and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to York from York city centre
York train station facilities and services
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York: 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.
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