The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
It's difficult to get from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
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Y81662Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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€34 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P07598+ Y81636 | On time 8:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h11 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
P07616+ Y81648 | On time 8:15 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h12 | 9:27 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
P07632+ Y81660 | On time 8:30 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h14 | 9:44 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
P07648+ Y81672 | On time 8:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h12 | 9:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
P07671+ Y81684 | On time 9:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h11 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
P07685+ Y81696 | On time 9:15 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1h12 | 10:27 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport by bus or train
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Why should you book London Paddington to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Abellio Greater Anglia operates all train services from London Paddington to London Stansted Airport. Omio is the only official third party seller for Abellio Greater Anglia tickets.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 02:40 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and London Stansted Airport from $19 (€15). 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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
Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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