Trains from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport from £16.90

The Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street station to London Stansted Airport is a convenient and fast way to travel from the UK’s capital to catch your next flight. Check out our guide below on everything you need to know about taking the train from Liverpool Street to Stansted airport.

Can you get a train from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport?

London Stansted Airport is a popular departure point for both domestic and international flights with a range of destinations available including Edinburgh, Belfast, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Istanbul. The great new is it’s easy to get the train from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport with the Stansted Express. The Stansted Express, a sub-brand of Greater Anglia, is a speedy option with regular services that’s ideal for getting out of the city centre and onto the plane for your next holiday or work trip.

London Liverpool Street is a major transport hub with great connections including:

• Elizabeth line
• London underground services via the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Central lines
• Local bus routes
• National Rail connections to the towns and cities of East Anglia, such as Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Chelmsford and Colchester.

Once you’ve arrived at Liverpool Street Station, you’ll find a Stansted Express Information Point available to help you with any questions you might have. This is a great place check your flight information on the flight display screens. There are also toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities available opposite platform 11.

Arrived early and need somewhere to store your luggage while you grab a bite to eat or pop to the shops? No problem, there’s baggage storage available at the station on platform 10. Liverpool Street station and nearby Broadgate Circle is home to numerous shops and restaurants if you’ve forgotten any supplies or are looking to pass some time before you catch your Stansted Express service.

How long is the journey from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport?

The Stansted Express is a direct train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport with journey times as quick as 48 minutes, making it a speedier option than other public transport alternatives such as the Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport bus. During the day, trains operate every 15 minutes and generally depart from platforms 1 to 8, although check the departures board at the station to be sure. You’ll find a dedicated section for Stansted Express trains on the right-hand side of the departures board in the centre of the station.

Your train from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport may also call at Tottenham Hale, Harlow Town, Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet on its journey. The earliest train is between 3.40am and 4.40am, while the latest train to depart Liverpool Street for Stansted is 11.25pm. Check out the full London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport timetable for planned departure times and stops.

How much does a train ticket from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport cost?

The price of a train ticket from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport can be as little as £25. Anytime singles offer great flexibility as you don’t need to worry about booking onto a specific journey and can catch the next train to the airport, ideal whether you’re running late, early or on time. Head over to our journey planner to book your tickets and remember that booking in advance is one of the best ways to get a great deal.

Please note that contactless and Oyster cannot currently be used to travel on the Stansted Express. You’ll need to purchase a ticket either online or at the station before you travel.

Facilities on board trains from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport

Taking the train from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport with the Stansted Express is a comfortable and convenient way to travel, On board you’ll find:

• Spacious seats
• Air-conditioned carriages
• Ample luggage storage, ideal as there is no luggage allowance limit for passengers
• Under seat plug sockets
• Free Wi-Fi
• Accessible toilets
• Baby changing facilities

Generally all seating is standard class seating and you can find the Stansted Express seating plan here.

Arriving at Stansted Airport

It’s always best arrive in plenty of time before your flight so you can relax and enjoy a stress-free onward journey. Your airline can give you information on when they recommend you arrive, but rest assured with an anytime single ticket on the Stansted Express, you’ve got flexibility to take an earlier or later train on the same day.

Once you arrive at Stansted Airport station it’s just a two-minute walk to the terminal building, so it’s quick to disembark and head straight for departures. There’s plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from at Stansted Airport while you wait for your flight once you’ve made your way through security.

Planning to stay overnight before your flight? Check out the options for hotels near London Stansted Airport so you can be sure of a good night’s rest before your onward journey. If you’re looking to explore what’s nearby, why not head to the bustling town of Bishop’s Stortford for its range of shops and restaurants? If history is more your thing, you’ll find Audley End House and Gardens only a short drive away.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.