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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely station (ELY) 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 Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ely station (ELY) for London Stansted Airport on Fri, May 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
6:53 PM0h50Ely station (ELY)7:43 PMLondon Stansted Airport$71One-way0 transfers- 3:53 PM0h59Ely station (ELY)4:52 PMLondon Stansted Airport$151One-way0 transfers
- 12:47 PM0h53Ely station (ELY)1:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 6:53 PM0h50Ely station (ELY)7:43 PMLondon Stansted Airport$71One-way0 transfers
- 12:47 PM0h53Ely station (ELY)1:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 3:53 PM0h59Ely station (ELY)4:52 PMLondon Stansted Airport$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
The journey is about 4m faster (54m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $18 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P47338 | On time 2:27 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 3:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74808 | On time 2:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0h52 | 3:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P47348 | On time 3:27 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 4:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C74811 | On time 3:48 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0h52 | 4:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
| 12:47 PM Ely station (ELY) | 0h53 | 1:40 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Ely station (ELY) 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 Greater Anglia, Cross Country or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia, Cross Country or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Ely station (ELY) 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 Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:54, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 7:54 AM |
Last train 6:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Great Northern from Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Great Northern trains will get you between Ely station (ELY) and London Stansted Airport from $7 (€6). 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 Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely station (ELY) 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 Ely station (ELY) to London Stansted Airport
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
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