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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 16 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Aug 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
G008015:19 AM3h31Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:50 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$271One-way0 transfers- G008057:22 AM3h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:43 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$401One-way0 transfers
- G008036:22 AM3h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:43 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$401One-way0 transfers
- G00995+
L37897+
Tube from London Marylebone to London Liverpool Street+
P662615:43 AM4h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:54 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1061One-way3 transfers 
W34284+P02921+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:21 AM3h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:23 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1371One-way2 transfers
- W34019+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P662166:05 AM2h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:54 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1371One-way2 transfers
- W33950+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P662947:47 AM2h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:37 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1741One-way2 transfers
- W34054+P66272+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale7:17 AM2h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:09 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1741One-way2 transfers
- W34257+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P662496:47 AM2h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:39 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1741One-way2 transfers
- W33819+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P661935:30 AM2h53Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:23 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$1371One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€68) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.91 (€-24.09). The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 12m 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
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33933+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02931 | On time 1:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 4:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G00818 | On time 1:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h18 | 4:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01184+L37683+Tube from London Marylebone to London Liverpool Street+P66496 | On time 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h07 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33959+P66474+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 1:47 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 4:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C01362+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66485 | On time 2:17 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 5:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G00821 | On time 2:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h30 | 5:52 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
| G00801 | 5:19 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h31 | 8:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33819+P66193+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 5:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 8:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
 Y80784+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02913 | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h34 | 9:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80784 · C17991+P66216+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 5:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 8:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G00995+L37897+Tube from London Marylebone to London Liverpool Street+P66261 | 5:43 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h11 | 9:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G66616+C17898+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66249 | 5:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h47 | 9:39 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34019+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66216 | 6:05 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 8:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G00803 | 6:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34262+P02915+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 6:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h55 | 9:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34257+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66249 | 6:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h52 | 9:39 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34054+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66272 | 7:17 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h52 | 10:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34205+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66283 | 7:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h02 | 10:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G00805 | 7:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33950+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66294 | 7:47 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 10:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G66620+W34111+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66323 | 7:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h15 | 11:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34284+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02921 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h02 | 11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 4:19 AM |
Last train 9:03 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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.
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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Birmingham New Street to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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