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London to Stansted Airport by train
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First train04:10
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Last train23:25
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey45m
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Distance49 kilometres
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Trains per day75
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Avg. journey time54m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Stansted Airport by train
Fast trains from London to Stansted Airport take around 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 49 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Stansted Airport.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Stansted Airport?
Direct trains from London to Stansted Airport have been found.
We usually find around 75 direct trains on the route from London to Stansted Airport every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 78 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Stansted Airport?
The London to Stansted Airport train travel time is normally about 45 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Stansted Airport train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Stansted Airport is usually scheduled to depart London around 04:10 and the last train is around 23:25. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the London to Stansted Airport train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Stansted Airport are $46.69.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $24, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book London to Stansted Airport train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Stansted Airport by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Stansted Airport?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Stansted Airport, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Abellio Greater Anglia
- Greater Anglia
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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