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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to London
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for London on Wed, Jan 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 07 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Wed, Jan 07 the slowest trains will take 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P46668 | On time 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h53 | 9:34 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P46680 | On time 8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h53 | 9:48 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P46692 | On time 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 10:01 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P46704 | On time 9:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h48 | 10:16 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P46716 | On time 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h46 | 10:29 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P46728 | On time 9:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h46 | 10:44 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to London trains with Omio?
Abellio Greater Anglia as well as Stansted Express offer trains services from London Stansted Airport to London. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Stansted Airport to London.
Why book with Omio vs Abellio Greater Anglia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to London.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Abellio Greater Anglia tickets can be bought on Abellio Greater Anglia's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Stansted Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Stansted Airport to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Stansted Airport to London.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to London
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:59 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to London trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and London 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 Stansted Airport to London
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