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St Helens Central to Stansted Airport by train
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:01 | |
| Departure station | St Helens Central | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 5h 41m | |
| Distance | 165 miles (266 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Taking the train from St Helens Central to Stansted Airport in 5 hours 41 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from St Helens Central to Stansted Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 42 minutes to travel the 165 miles (266 km) from St Helens Central to Stansted Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from St Helens Central to Stansted Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stansted Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from St Helens Central to Stansted Airport
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