The Stansted Express is the fastest and easiest way to go from Stansted Airport to central London. Book your tickets in advance and hop straight on a train from the airport to London Liverpool Street Station.
Highlights:
- Get to London quickly and comfortably with the Stansted Express
- The journey time is just 45 minutes
- Children under the age of 5 travel for free
How does it work?
When booking the tickets online you choose your date of travel as the "valid from" date. If booking a return ticket, you have one month from the "valid from" date in which to complete the journey.
How do I get my tickets?
When your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it with you to London.
How long does the train ride take?
The train ride between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street Station takes 45 minutes.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children between the ages of 5-15. Children aged 0-4 are free, when accompanied by a paying adult. Max. 4 children per adult.
Important information:
- On bank holidays The Stansted Express will follow a reduced timetable, and no trains run on the 25th of December.
- PLEASE NOTE: On 10/9-2017 (all day), and on 24/9-2017 (until 9pm) + 8/10-2017 (until 9pm) + all Saturdays and Sundays in January 2018, train services will be replaced by direct non-stop buses.
- It is your responsibility to check the train timetable before your journey, especially the train times to and from the airport for flights that arrive or depart very early in the morning or late at night, in case there is a limited service due to maintenance work, etc.
-- Please note that train tickets are strictly non-refundable, regardless of the circumstances. If trains are cancelled due to maintenance or engineering work etc. then there will always be a replacement bus service offered.
- If you have booked a flight with Ryanair, you might have an opportunity to buy Stansted Express tickets at reduced prices directly from Ryanair. We are not able to answer questions or help you further if you choose to book Stansted Express tickets through Ryanair.
Purchased our tickets on line. First time using this service. Excellent- no hassle with using “paper “ tickets, very efficient service and delighted with facility on board to charge our phones
TUE, 13 AUG 2019
Has to get from Stansted to Heathrow with a nine year old and infant. The Stansted Express was simple to book, comfortable to ride with a clean feel and free WiFi and charging ability, as well as quick to get us to our destination.
THU, 01 AUG 2019
Excellent
SAT, 04 MAY 2019
Excellent
SAT, 04 MAY 2019
We used the Overground trains from Liverpool Street, firstly to take the Stanstead Express to and from Central London. We also used the line to go and view the new Tottenham Hotspur FC ground.
The train to White Hart Lane was punctual, smooth and comfortable , if a little crowded, as it was during a busy Sat afternoon. The new but yet incomplete ground was truly amazing and warrants another visit when finished, even for non-football fans.
The Express was equally quick to the destination and equally comfortable and on time.
Thank you for such excellent services.
Tommy Mooney
MON, 10 SEP 2018
We used the Overground trains from Liverpool Street, firstly to take the Stanstead Express to and from Central London. We also used the line to go and view the new Tottenham Hotspur FC ground.
The train to White Hart Lane was punctual, smooth and comfortable , if a little crowded, as it was during a busy Sat afternoon. The new but yet incomplete ground was truly amazing and warrants another visit when finished, even for non-football fans.
The Express was equally quick to the destination and equally comfortable and on time.
Thank you for such excellent services.
Tommy Mooney
MON, 10 SEP 2018
The Stanstead Express service is excellent since they have upgraded the rolling stock. It is now much more comfortable and the journey is more enjoyable, Will travel again.
FRI, 30 AUG 2013