London to London Stansted Airport train with Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 30

Cheapest price on Aug 30

€17

Average ticket price on Aug 30

€25

Fastest journey on Aug 30

46 m

Average journey duration on Aug 30

46 m

Trains on Aug 30

69

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

On Sun, Aug 30, we found 69 trains from London to London Stansted Airport, including 69 direct services.

On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .

On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 46 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.

  • Greater AngliaP66123
    6:06 AM0h49
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    6:55 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66135
    6:21 AM0h47
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    7:08 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66080
    5:06 AM0h49
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    5:55 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66101
    5:36 AM0h50
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    6:26 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66343
    11:21 PM0h48
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    12:09 AMStansted Airport (SSD)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

€26

Average price

€18

Average price

Cheapest

€25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London to London Stansted Airport is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from London to London Stansted Airport:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to London Stansted Airport costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from London to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 24m sooner (49m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London to London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greater AngliaP66339
On time
10:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66355
On time
10:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66361
On time
11:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
11:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66367
On time
11:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
12:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66373
On time
11:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66379
On time
11:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
12:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66385
On time
12:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66391
On time
12:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
1:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66397
On time
12:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
1:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66403
On time
12:51 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
1:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66409
On time
1:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
1:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66415
On time
1:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
2:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66421
On time
1:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
2:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66427
On time
1:51 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
2:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66433
On time
2:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
2:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66439
On time
2:20 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
3:09 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66445
On time
2:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
3:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66451
On time
2:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66457
On time
3:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h50
3:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66463
On time
3:20 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h50
4:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66469
On time
3:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
4:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66103
On time
6:06 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
6:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66113
On time
6:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
7:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66125
On time
6:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
7:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66137
On time
6:51 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66149
On time
7:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h50
7:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66161
On time
7:20 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h51
8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66173
On time
7:35 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
8:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66185
On time
7:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h53
8:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66197
On time
8:05 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h55
9:00 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66209
On time
8:20 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h51
9:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66342
On time
11:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
12:10 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect
Sunday, August 30
Greater AngliaP660494:10 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
4:57 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP660664:40 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
5:29 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP660805:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661015:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h50
6:26 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661236:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
6:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661356:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
7:08 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661476:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
7:24 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661596:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
7:38 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661717:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
7:52 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661837:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
8:08 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP661957:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
8:24 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662077:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
8:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662188:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662298:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
9:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662408:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h48
9:24 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662518:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
9:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662639:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
9:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662749:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
10:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662859:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h47
10:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP662969:51 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h46
10:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6631010:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP6632510:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
0h49
11:10 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book London to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?

Greater Anglia as well as Stansted Express offer trains services from London to London Stansted Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to London Stansted Airport.

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from London to London Stansted Airport.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to London Stansted Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to London Stansted Airport.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to London Stansted Airport?

The best time to book your train from London to London Stansted Airport is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to London Stansted Airport route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to London Stansted Airport per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to London Stansted Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from London to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Distance
31 miles (50 km)
Average train duration
49m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
45m
First train
2:40 AM
Last train
10:21 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8

Train companies: Greater Anglia from London to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between London and London Stansted Airport from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
45m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
€20
Greater Anglia frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Greater Anglia

FAQs: Trains from London to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €20, while the average price is around €26.
The train from London to London Stansted Airport takes 45m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from London to London Stansted Airport leaves at 2:40 AM.
The distance by train from London to London Stansted Airport is 31 miles (50 km).
The last train from London to London Stansted Airport leaves at 10:21 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from London to London Stansted Airport. This service operates 9 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London to London Stansted Airport is by bus, with a cost of around €8.
The train journey from London to London Stansted Airport is primarily functional rather than scenic, passing through urban and suburban areas with limited panoramic views.
Yes, a day trip from London to London Stansted Airport is feasible as the journey takes 45m one way, with a distance of 31 miles (50 km). There are 8 trips per day by train.
Yes, you can take the train from London to London Stansted Airport.
Since neither London nor London Stansted Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Stansted Airport include Cambridge, Peterborough, Bishop's Stortford, Norwich, Harlow.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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