The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton 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 Northampton to London Stansted Airport will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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€77 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:48 AM Northampton | 2h23 | 12:11 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Northampton | 2h27 | 6:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Northampton to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 17:18 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia from Northampton to London Stansted Airport trainsWest Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Northampton and London Stansted Airport from $24 (€19). 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 Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton to London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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