York to Stansted Mountfitchet by train

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Overview: trains from York to Stansted Mountfitchet

Find the key information for travelling by train from York to Stansted Mountfitchet, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:40 View journey
Last train 22:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 245
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey £124.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 45m
Train operators 12

From York to Stansted Mountfitchet by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from York to Stansted Mountfitchet by train. With 4 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between York and Stansted Mountfitchet: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £124.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

York to Stansted Mountfitchet train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Stansted Mountfitchet is at 04:40 and the last is at 22:21. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:40 and the last one is at 19:51. You can expect 4 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Train duration for trips from York to Stansted Mountfitchet

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 51 minutes, crossing a total distance of 245 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between York and Stansted Mountfitchet?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Stansted Mountfitchet

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Stansted Mountfitchet.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Stansted Mountfitchet

Want to know more about your journey from York to Stansted Mountfitchet? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between York and Stansted Mountfitchet covers 245 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.