The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least once.
P66118+
C38425+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo7:28 PM1h31Stansted Airport (SSD)8:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way2 transfers
P66130+
C38441+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo7:43 PM1h31Stansted Airport (SSD)9:14 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way2 transfers
P66107+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo7:11 PM1h36Stansted Airport (SSD)8:47 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way1 transfer
P66130+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo7:43 PM1h34Stansted Airport (SSD)9:17 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way1 transfer
P66118+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo7:28 PM1h34Stansted Airport (SSD)9:02 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way1 transfer
P02914+
C38380+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo9:28 AM1h26Stansted Airport (SSD)10:54 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$261One-way2 transfers
P66222+
C38356+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo9:11 AM1h28Stansted Airport (SSD)10:39 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$261One-way2 transfers
P66211+
C38339+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo8:55 AM1h31Stansted Airport (SSD)10:26 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$261One-way2 transfers
P02914+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo9:28 AM1h31Stansted Airport (SSD)10:59 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$261One-way1 transfer
P66118+
C38425+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo7:28 PM1h31Stansted Airport (SSD)8:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$231One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m 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 Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 12m 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 Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P66053+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 5:30 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h44 | 7:14 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66053+ C36947+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo | On time 5:30 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h40 | 7:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66070+ C38377+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo | On time 5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 7:23 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66070+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h37 | 7:32 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P01069+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h37 | 7:42 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P01069+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C38394 | On time 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h32 | 7:37 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66175+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h38 | 9:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66175+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C37299 | On time 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 9:44 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66187+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 8:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h37 | 10:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66187 · L55684+ Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo | On time 8:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66187+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C37183 | On time 8:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 9:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66278+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 10:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 11:57 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66289+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 12:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66300+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 10:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 12:27 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66314+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h31 | 12:42 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66314+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C38520 | On time 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h28 | 12:39 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66329+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 11:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 12:57 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66235+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 11:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66235+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C38225 | On time 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h32 | 11:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66246+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 10:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h36 | 11:47 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66246+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ F05514 | On time 10:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h32 | 11:43 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66258+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo | On time 10:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h34 | 12:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
P66258+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C38255 | On time 10:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h29 | 11:57 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
P66269+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo+ C38262 | On time 10:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h31 | 12:14 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 8:28 PM |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $14 (€11). 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 Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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