Train Tickets to Stansted Airport
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport
45m
Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
32m
Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
2h 55m
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 about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Stansted Airport. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
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Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
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Norwich to Stansted Airport | 09:02 | 3A | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 08:39 | 5 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 10:40 | 4 | Greater Anglia | On time |
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 10:56 | 7 | Greater Anglia | On time |
Cambridge to Stansted Airport | 11:15 | - | CrossCountry | On time |
Station Details
Address: Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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