Discover Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet by train

Planning a train adventure from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €56.38, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet:

  • 07:30 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 20:08 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:23 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 18:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 55 minutes from Southampton toward Stansted Mountfitchet.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 8 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 44 minutes, crossing a total distance of 151 kilometres.

How far in advance Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet?

The total distance between Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet is 151 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet?

The cheapest fare on this route is €56.38. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet?

The fastest journey takes 2 hours and 44 minutes.