Trains to Stansted Airport

Getting a train to Stansted Airport is simple, with excellent links from London and across the UK.

How to get to Stansted Airport by train

Stansted has its own station, which is a two-minute walk from the check-in area. When you leave the train, head straight for the escalators, and you’ll be in the terminal building,

Travelling from London to Stansted Airport train station is especially easy, with trains from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport running every half an hour. They take around 50 minutes.

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Top routes to Stansted Airport

ROUTE DURATION FROM PRICE FROM
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 26mins £16
Milton Keynes to London Euston 35mins £16.30
Birmingham International to London Euston 1h 15mins £16
Chester to London Euston 2h 05mins £32
Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston 2h 20mins £25

What to do at Stansted Airport

At Stansted Airport, you'll find plenty going on to keep you engaged while waiting for your gate number. As with most airports, shopping takes centre stage, offering a whole host of shops. Ideal for any last-minute clothing or travel essentials.

When you get hungry, prepare to be spoiled for choice with Stansted Airport's diverse food options. From traditional quick coffees to sit-down restaurants, enjoy a number of different cuisines.

For those who enjoy a drink before take-off, there are plenty of pubs including The Windmill, The Beerhouse and The Cabin. Perfect for a classic “airport pint” prior to your flight.

Furthermore, Stansted Airport offers luxury lounges, including The Escape Lounge. Described as ‘an oasis of calm’, this is excellent for those who like to stay away from the vibrant airport bustle.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Stansted Airport

If you’re looking to save some extra money on your train ticket to Stansted Airport, there are a few ways.

First up is Avanti's Best Fare Finder, which is where you can go to get the best deal on train tickets. You can also set up Advance Train Ticket Alerts to secure the lowest price ahead of time.

If you’re able to be flexible with your journey time (and your flight time aligns), travel off-peak. This involves travelling between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00 in the midweek, or any time on Friday or the weekend.

For those of you looking to book tickets as a family, you need to check out our Family Tickets page. This tells you all you need to know about child tickets and Family railcards.

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Get the Avanti app

If you want the freedom to pick your own seat, keep in tune with train times and generally make your life easier when travelling with us, download the Avanti West Coast App.

Get other special benefits such as making changes to your route, tracking your train, and buying tickets with your payment method of choice. The app also allows you to store all your tickets in one place, all with zero booking fees.

We understand that air travel can be stressful, so we want to make the bit before that as smooth as possible for you.

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London Euston at a glance

  • Accessible Taxis

    The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts.

    You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.

    The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

  • Accessible Ticket Machines

    Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.

  • Customer Help Points

    A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.

    Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00

  • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

    Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.

  • Impaired Mobility Set Down

    Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.

  • Induction Loop
    Yes
  • National Key Toilets

    These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.

  • Ramp For Train Access
    Yes
  • Staff Help Available

    Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30

    Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday. 

    Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:

  • Step Free Access

    Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.

    Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.

    For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.

  • Wheelchairs Available
    Yes
  • This station does not offer

    Accessible Public Telephones

  • Buying / collecting tickets
  • Getting to / from the station
  • Station Facilities