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

The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to London start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Stansted to London?

The average train journey time from Stansted to London is 46m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by Greater Anglia .

Which train operators serve the Stansted to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 58 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to London?

The earliest train from Stansted to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Stansted to London from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Stansted to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:48	Tottenham Hale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:22	Stansted Mountfitchet	57m	08:19	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:49	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:40	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	58m	08:50	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	08:22	Stansted Mountfitchet	58m	09:20	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	07:48	Tottenham Hale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	42m	08:02	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	42m	08:02	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	53m	08:45	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	53m	08:45	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	35m	08:27	Tottenham Hale	Cheapest
Train	08:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	27m	08:44	Tottenham Hale	Fastest
Train	07:16	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:07	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:16	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:07	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:43	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	Cheapest
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	Fastest
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	42m	15:59	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	42m	15:59	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	15:52	Stansted Mountfitchet	50m	16:42	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	47m	08:04	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	56m	08:16	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Stansted Mountfitchet	55m	08:45	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	08:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	47m	09:04	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	47m	08:04	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	56m	08:16	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Stansted Mountfitchet	55m	08:45	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	08:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	47m	09:04	London Liverpool Street	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	Cheapest
Train	15:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	28m	15:45	Tottenham Hale	Fastest
Train	07:17	Stansted Mountfitchet	47m	08:04	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	56m	08:16	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Stansted Mountfitchet	55m	08:45	London Liverpool Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

84 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £48	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £57	Average duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £5	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stansted and London?

Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Train Companies

Greater Anglia

4/521 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.8

Based on 21 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats but often complained with the power outlets. Greater Anglia ticket prices on this trip start at £9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Stansted to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to London start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stansted to London?
The average train journey time from Stansted to London is 46m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the Stansted to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 58 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to London?
The earliest train from Stansted to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£12

10/12

£12

Today

£12

12/12

£12

13/12

£12

14/12

£12

15/12

£12

16/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Stansted to London was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stansted to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £54 for a train ticket from Stansted to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-13.