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The Stansted Express: Stansted Airport <> London
The Stansted Express operates the express train between London Liverpool Station and Stansted Airport. Stansted Express is the fastest option to get from the airport to Central London. The journey to London Liverpool Street is on average 47 minutes, and 36 minutes to Tottenham Hale.
Trains leave approximately every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the early and late hours. Prices start at €21.00 for a Standard Class Single ride from Stansted to Tottenham Hale to €54.10 for First Class Return from Stansted to London Liverpool Street.
Stansted to London
Monday to Sunday
| Route | Time | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stansted to London Liverpool Street Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun only |
5:30am | 0h53 | 21€ | |
| Stansted to London Liverpool Street | 6:00am | 0h49 | 21€ | |
| Stansted to London Liverpool Street | 00:30am | 1h11 | 21€ |
London to Stansted
Monday - Friday
| Route | Time | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport Mon & Fri only |
03:40am | 0h50 | 21€ | |
| London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 4:40am | 0h59 | 21€ | |
| London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 10:55pm | 1h11 | 21€ |
Saturday
| Route | Time | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport |
03:40am | 0h50 | 21€ | |
| London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 11:25pm | 0h48 | 21€ |
Sunday
| Route | Time | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport |
04:10am | 0h48 | 21€ | |
| London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport | 11:25pm | 0h48 | 21€ |
The Stansted Express: Good to Know
- Both First Class and Standard tickets are available.
- First Class passengers enjoy larger seats, a Stansted Airport Fast-Track Security Pass, access to First Class or Traveller Lounges at the airport and stations, and complimentary drinks.
- Standard passengers can choose from a variety of options from the onboard catering. Free WiFi service is onboard for all passengers. Any customers with special needs should contact the staff at least 24 hours in advance to make arrangements.
- Passengers can choose between using Standard, Business Plus, and First Class tickets. Business Plus passengers get the benefit of enjoying First Class accommodations during the connection.
- Stansted Express offers Season, GroupSave, WebDuo, and 2for1 London deals. Corporations can also enjoy services such as booking management, commision, and multiple ticket booking.
Stansted Express FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Stansted Express: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

Stansted Express provides direct train services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport, facilitating convenient travel for passengers to and from these locations.
Stansted Express leaves from London Liverpool Street station.
For domestic journeys within the UK, travelers are generally not required to bring a passport when using the Stansted Express. However, if connecting to an international flight, a passport is necessary for air travel.
Stansted Express offers refundable tickets for its Anytime and Off-Peak fares, allowing passengers flexibility in changing or canceling journeys.
