London to Stansted train with Greater Anglia

Tue, May 26
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Stansted

Showing times and prices for May 26

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

46 m

Average duration

46 m

Trains per day

25

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Stansted will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 25 trains that leave London for Stansted on Tue, May 26, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .

On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 46 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.

  • Greater AngliaP02927
    1:06 PM0h49
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP02925
    12:51 PM0h46
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66414
    1:21 PM0h46
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    2:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66396
    12:36 PM0h47
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    1:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66384
    12:06 PM0h49
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    12:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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Bus
Driving

$31

Average price

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London to Stansted is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Stansted:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stansted costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from London to Stansted is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Stansted take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London to Stansted among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.11 (€-2.51). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 11m 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.

Live departures

London to Stansted train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Stansted trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greater AngliaF18851
On time
6:09 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
7:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18847
On time
6:25 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
7:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18843
On time
6:39 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18839
On time
6:55 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
7:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18835
On time
7:09 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
8:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18831
On time
7:25 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
8:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaF18827
On time
7:39 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h58
8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, May 26
Greater AngliaF021774:40 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h59
5:39 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP660765:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h51
5:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP010705:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
6:14 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP660985:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h51
6:27 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661105:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
6:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP029066:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
6:59 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP029086:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
7:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661456:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
7:29 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661576:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
7:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661697:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
7:59 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661817:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
8:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661937:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
8:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662057:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
8:39 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662168:05 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
8:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP029138:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
9:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP029158:35 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
9:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662498:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
9:39 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662619:05 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
9:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662729:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
10:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6638412:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6639012:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
1:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6639612:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
1:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP0292512:51 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
1:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP029271:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
1:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP664141:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
2:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book London to Stansted trains with Omio?

Greater Anglia operates all trains services from London to Stansted.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Stansted.

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Stansted.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to Stansted.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Stansted?

The best time to book your train from London to Stansted is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Stansted route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Stansted per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Stansted.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Stansted

London
Stansted
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • The Windmill
Taxis
Taxis
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
  • Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
  • Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car hire: In Airport terminal
Public transit options for Stansted Airport
  • Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
  • Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
  • Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for London Liverpool Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
  • Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for London Liverpool Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
  • Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

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