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Outbound fromLondon Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 54m to travel from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 30 miles (47 km). There are normally 86 trains per day travelling from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from £14.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 | |
| Departure station | London Liverpool Street | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 45m | |
| Distance | 30 miles (47 km) | |
| Frequency | 86 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £14.50 | |
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Travelling by train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport in just 47 minutes
Need to catch a flight and looking for more information on how to travel from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport by train? You’ve come to the right place!
On average, the train journey from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport takes around 53 minutes, although the fastest services can take you there in just 47 minutes. As there are around 65 direct trains running on this route each day, you don’t need to worry about making any changes along the way.
When travelling on this route, you’ll board a Greater Anglia train at London Liverpool Street station. Once you’ve found your seat, you can begin to enjoy the onboard amenities, such as comfortable seating, luggage storage and free WiFi on most services. If you prefer to travel in style, why not upgrade to Greater Anglia First Class? You’ll enjoy all the benefits of Standard Class, as well as more spacious seating, extra legroom, a table at every seat and complimentary food and drink. In less than an hour, your train will arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Once you’ve stepped off the train, you’re just a 2-minute walk from London Stansted Airport. You don’t need to worry about taking a shuttle bus, you can access the airport using lifts, escalators and ramps.
If you’d like to book cheaper train tickets, try travelling Off-Peak, as tickets tend to be cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends. If you travel by train quite frequently, why not get a Railcard? You’ll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport today. There’s no need to wait, just head to our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to find out more information about the journey, keep reading for our train timetables, FAQs and tips on how to book cheap tickets.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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