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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
kr249
Average price
kr305
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport will cost around kr305 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr249.
Of the 8 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Aug 02, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 02 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, Aug 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
11:07 AM1h48London Waterloo (WAT)12:55 PMLondon Stansted Airportkr2491One-way0 transfers- 7:15 AM1h40London Waterloo (WAT)8:55 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr2511One-way0 transfers
- 7:33 AM1h34London Waterloo (WAT)9:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3181One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM1h37London Waterloo (WAT)10:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3211One-way0 transfers
- 1:03 PM2h12London Waterloo (WAT)3:15 PMLondon Stansted Airportkr3221One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM1h34London Waterloo (WAT)10:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3261One-way0 transfers
- 7:33 AM1h34London Waterloo (WAT)9:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3181One-way0 transfers
- 8:32 AM1h35London Waterloo (WAT)10:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3251One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM1h37London Waterloo (WAT)10:07 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3211One-way0 transfers
- 7:17 AM1h38London Waterloo (WAT)8:55 AMLondon Stansted Airportkr3301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr175. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr175, and a train costs an average of kr165.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr310 Average price | kr244 Average price Cheapest | kr536 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is kr66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport costing on average kr310.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around kr310 compared to roughly kr536 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr225. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 6m 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
London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66091 | On time 5:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 6:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66103 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 6:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66113 | On time 5:38 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 7:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66125 | On time 5:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h30 | 7:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66137 | On time 6:08 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h29 | 7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+P66149 | On time 6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 7:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 2 | |||||
| 7:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h40 | 8:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:17 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h38 | 8:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 9:07 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h37 | 10:07 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:32 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h35 | 10:07 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h34 | 10:07 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:07 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h48 | 12:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr165 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price kr165 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 8:33 PM |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia, Great Northern from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia, Great Northern trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Stansted Airport from kr165. 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 Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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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