Stansted Airport to London by train

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Overview: trains from Stansted Airport to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Airport to London, 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 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 45m View journey
Distance (km) 49
Trains / day 117 View all
Cheapest journey €27.15 View journey
Avg journey time 53m
Train operators 2

Travelling from Stansted Airport to London by train

Want to know how to get from Stansted Airport to London by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stansted Airport to London take around 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 49 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stansted Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 23:59. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 117 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €27.04.

We think any time is a great time to visit London, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to London.

Is there a direct train from Stansted Airport to London?

Yes, there is a direct train from Stansted Airport to London.

How long does it take to travel from Stansted Airport to London?

The Stansted Airport to London train travel takes about 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stansted Airport to London train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to London leaving Stansted Airport at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 23:59. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.