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London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £23.90, with average prices for this route around £28.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:37 London Blackfriars	04:30 Stansted Airport	3h 53m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:06 London Blackfriars	06:47 Stansted Airport	1h 41m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:19 London Blackfriars	06:59 Stansted Airport	1h 40m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:33 London Blackfriars	06:59 Stansted Airport	1h 26m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:43 London Blackfriars	07:11 Stansted Airport	1h 28m, Direct		Find Tickets
05:49 London Blackfriars	07:11 Paris	1h 22m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport train route details

First train

00:37

Last train

23:16

Departure station

London Blackfriars

Arrival station

Stansted Airport

Journey time

1h 12m

Distance

31 miles

Price

£23.90*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport

Season Tickets for frequent travels

For frequent travellers between London Blackfriars and Stansted Airport, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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London Blackfriars to Stansted Airport train prices and times

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