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House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with extensive collections of dolls, teddy bears, model railways, and vintage games. A popular family-friendly stop close to the airport.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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P66366Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.45 (€-10.15). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 1h 50m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G15035+ C38160+ P66308+ G00997 | Delayed 7:58 AM 8:16 AMOxford station (OXF) | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
Y41831 · G14897+ C37803+ P66323 | On time 8:27 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 11:07 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
W34863+ C38194+ P02921 | On time 9:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h23 | 11:23 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
G14898+ P66360+ G01000+ C37849 | Delayed 8:51 AM 9:18 AMOxford station (OXF) | 2h37 | 11:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
G15120+ C37432+ P66366 | On time 9:32 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h35 | 12:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
W34867+ C37902+ P66372 | On time 9:59 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h24 | 12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 8:36 PM |
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Airport prices are higher than in town. Snacks and coffee are costly, while sit-down meals are notably expensive for most travelers.
Service is usually included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxi fares if helpful.
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