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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$35
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$35
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 24 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) without transferring at least once.
P66106+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross6:43 AM1h26Stansted Airport (SSD)8:09 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way1 transfer- P67517+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross6:28 AM1h26Stansted Airport (SSD)7:54 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way1 transfer
- P67516+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross6:11 AM1h28Stansted Airport (SSD)7:39 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way1 transfer
- P67517+
C37534+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross6:28 AM1h22Stansted Airport (SSD)7:50 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way2 transfers - P66106+C37550+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross6:43 AM1h22Stansted Airport (SSD)8:05 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way2 transfers
- P67517+C37534+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross6:28 AM1h22Stansted Airport (SSD)7:50 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way2 transfers
- P66106+C37550+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross6:43 AM1h22Stansted Airport (SSD)8:05 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way2 transfers
- P67516+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross+C375156:11 AM1h24Stansted Airport (SSD)7:35 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way2 transfers
- P66106+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross6:43 AM1h26Stansted Airport (SSD)8:09 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way1 transfer
- P67517+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross6:28 AM1h26Stansted Airport (SSD)7:54 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$351One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 10m 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
Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P67516+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 7:39 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| P67516+C37515+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h24 | 7:35 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 transfers | |
| P67517+C37534+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h22 | 7:50 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 transfers | |
| P67517+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h26 | 7:54 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
| P66106+C37550+Tube from Whitechapel to London Charing Cross | 6:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h22 | 8:05 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 transfers | |
| P66106+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Charing Cross | 6:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h26 | 8:09 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 06:10. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 6:10 AM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from $10 (€8). 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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