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Train Transfer: Stansted Airport to/from London by Stansted Express

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Fresh off the plane? Travel between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street/Tottenham Hale/Stratford Station on the Stansted Express, with luggage space and WiFi.

4.2/5

(993)

James Meagher

James

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I've been on many trains now and I have to say this was probably the most clean and comfortable I have been on in quite a while now. Plenty of seats available and onboard wifi made the trip a lot easier. Loads of space to store luggage and plugs as well if you want to charge your phone. Really not much else you can ask for on a train.
Tara Lynne Wallace

Tara

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Service was easy to use and to navigate. Training was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was our tickets wouldn't scan on our exit at Stansted on our return journey. It cause a little bit of anxiety but the staff were very good and let us through after looking at the tickets.
Benedikt Boněk

Benedikt

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely fantastic experience on the Stansted Airport Express! The train was modern, clean, and perfectly climatized, making the ride comfortable. It was fast, efficient, and surprisingly uncrowded, stress-free travel at its best. Highly recommend!
    • Enjoy an air-conditioned train transfer between Stansted Airport Train Station and Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, or Stratford in under 60 mins.

    • With departures every 15 minutes, operating throughout the day, plan your travel flexibly and easily, even if your flight gets delayed.

    • Take advantage of free WiFi, handy USB plug-ins, and room for bulky luggage and even bikes, so you can ride comfortably while staying connected.

    • Enjoy flexibility with round-trip tickets valid for an entire month from your chosen date, giving you ample time to complete your trip at your own pace.

    • At Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, or Stratford Station, major rail lines are easily accessible, with multiple restaurants and shopping areas nearby.

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Benedikt Boněk

    Benedikt

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Absolutely fantastic experience on the Stansted Airport Express! The train was modern, clean, and perfectly climatized, making the ride comfortable. It was fast, efficient, and surprisingly uncrowded, stress-free travel at its best. Highly recommend!
    Deirdre Mary Mansi

    Deirdre

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Ticketing, pinctuakity, comfort all 100%. Zero for mobile phone recharging. Ports are in position for both plug and usb- but not functioning. Very feustrating.
    Magnus-Wolf Sylvester

    Magnus-wolf

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    The QR code on my ticket would not scan at the ticket barrier leaving the airport. this was quite problematic. Thankfully the moember of staff looked at my digital ticket on the app anf opened the barrier for me.
    Helen van der Heiden

    Helen

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Clearly marked where to go, neat clean train. Great solution to get from London to the airport quickly
    James Meagher

    James

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I've been on many trains now and I have to say this was probably the most clean and comfortable I have been on in quite a while now. Plenty of seats available and onboard wifi made the trip a lot easier. Loads of space to store luggage and plugs as well if you want to charge your phone. Really not much else you can ask for on a train.
  • Quick and easy train transfers in London

    If you're traveling out of the city or arriving through the London Stansted Airport, you'll need a quick transportation service. With these direct one-way or round-trip train tickets, running every 15 minutes, reach your destination in less than an hour. Make use of the ample luggage space onboard to store bicycles and wheelchairs. The modern air-conditioned train has free Wi-Fi onboard, and a power socket at every seat to keep your devices charged up!

    Easy access to public transport

    From Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, or Stratford Station, you can dive into East London with ease! Hop on the London Underground, with multiple lines connecting you across the city. Buses are frequent, offering a scenic ride, while taxis are ready to whisk you to your destination. Whether you prefer the fast-paced Tube, the local bus vibe, or a quick taxi ride, East London is at your fingertips!

  • Schedule

    From Stansted Airport

    • First train: 5:30am

    • Last train: 12:30am

    • Frequency: 15 mins

    From Liverpool Street Train Station

    • First train: 3:40am from Mon to Sat & 4:10am on Sun

    • Last train: 11:25pm

    • Frequency: 15 mins

    From Tottenham Hale Station

    • First train: 4:52am

    • Last train: 11:13pm

    • Frequency: 15 mins

    From Stratford Station

    • First train: 5:52am

    • Last train: 10:46pm

    • Frequency: 15 mins

    Accessibility

    • The trains are wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The timings of train departure will approximately be 20 minutes before or after the timeslot selected at the next stage of booking (the timetables may be subject to change).

    • Your final ticket will have all the details including the exact time of departure.

    • Customers with a round-trip ticket should retain their original ticket to guarantee the return journey.

    • As this is a public transportation service, seating is on a first come first serve basis.

    • A photo of a valid ID might be required to validate the ticket.

    • You can carry two medium-sized suitcases (70cm x 30cm x 45cm) or one large suitcase (75cm x 50cm x 32cm), each weighing no more than 20kg, plus a small piece of hand luggage.

    • There may be extra charges of £8 per bag for excess luggage.

    • If you're traveling to/from Stratford London, please note that there is no direct train. You'll need to change trains at Tottenham Hale to connect with the Stansted Express. To avoid any delays, we recommend allowing extra time when planning your journey, especially if you're catching a flight.

    • Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly.

    • These e-tickets can simply be downloaded on your phone as a PDF.

    • Skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates by scanning your ticket on your phone.

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