Train Tickets to Stansted Airport
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport
45m
Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
33m
Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
2h 38m
Train travel to Stansted Airport guide
Stansted Airport railway station, inaugurated in 1991, serves as a vital link between London Stansted Airport and multiple major destinations. The station is particularly popular for its Stansted Express service, which provides direct trains to London Liverpool Street every 15 minutes. Operating seven days a week, the Stansted Express offers a quick 50-minute connection, making it ideal for those needing swift access to the heart of London.
Beyond the capital city, the station offers extensive routes across the UK. Passengers can travel north through Cambridge, Ely, and Peterborough, as well as Leicester and Nuneaton, reaching destinations like Birmingham New Street.Stansted Airport railway station is well-equipped for the comfort of travellers, featuring ticket machines, food outlets, and accessible facilities.
Which train companies run trains to Stansted Airport?
CrossCountry and Greater Anglia all provide services to and from Stansted Airport for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.
What are Stansted Airport's opening hours?
Stansted Airport generally operates between 0:38 and 23:58. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.
Pick up & drop off at Stansted Airport
You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Stansted Airport's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.
Connectivity of the Stansted Airport?
Some of the key routes to Stansted Airport include trains to and from London, London Liverpool Street, Tottenham, Tottenham Hale and Cambridge. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Stansted Airport. Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.
Stansted Airport live timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Stansted Airport, check now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street | 08:15 | 1 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street | 08:26 | 2 | CrossCountry | On time |
Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street | 08:30 | 3 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street | 08:45 | 1 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street | 09:00 | 3 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 07:22 | 7 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 07:39 | 5 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport | 05:18 | 3A | CrossCountry | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 07:54 | 2 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 08:10 | 4 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Station Details
Address:
Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, CM24 1QWTicket Office opening hours::
Monday to Sunday open from 06:30:00 until 19:00:00
Ticket Machine:
AvailableFacilities
Toilets
WiFi
Shops
Station Buffet
ATM
Cycle storage
Cycle storage CCTV
Cycle storage notes
Services
Accessible Booking Office counter
Wheelchairs
Accessible ticket machines
Step-free access
How to buy cheap train tickets to Stansted Airport
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