It takes an average of 3h 49m to travel from York to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 154 miles (247 km). There are normally 28 trains per day traveling from York to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from $37.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 02:35 | |
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Last train | 22:23 | |
Departure station | York | |
Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
Journey time | From 2h 39m | |
Distance | 154 miles (247 km) | |
Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $37.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
If you want to know more about the journey from York to Stansted Airport by train, look no further!
The average journey time from York to Stansted Airport by train is 3 hours 49 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 39 minutes. You'll usually find 28 trains per day traveling the 247 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Stansted Airport.
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The average journey time by train between York and Stansted Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes, with around 28 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from York to Stansted Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
Train tickets from York to Stansted Airport can start from as little as $37.10 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from York to Stansted Airport. Travelling from York to Stansted Airport by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from York to Stansted Airport leaves at 02:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from York to Stansted Airport leaves at 22:23. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from York to Stansted Airport cover a distance of around 154 miles (247 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Stansted Airport to York.
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