The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$260
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around $260 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) without transferring at least 2 times.
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Y11693+
C74898
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P46746
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P46784
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P46758
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
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P46734
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C74898Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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$134 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 7:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 2 | |||||
W02454+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P46734 | On time 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h50 | 9:54 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
P05491+ L02274+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P46746 | On time 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 10:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
W02450+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P46758 | On time 6:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h40 | 10:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
Y12354+ P47316 | On time 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h31 | 12:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C43636+ Y11693+ C74898 | On time 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h46 | 11:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
L02279+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P46784 | On time 7:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h48 | 10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€60) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 15:08. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€60) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 15:08 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from $33 (€26). 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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