Stansted Express: Airport Train to London

About this experience

Stansted Express tickets: the airport train to London Book Stansted Express tickets for the dedicated airport train between Stansted Airport and London. Trains run about every 15 minutes, so you can plan around flight times without relying on traffic. Choose a one-way or round-trip ticket to Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale or Stratford, then continue on the London Underground or local buses once you arrive. Journey times are short: about 47 minutes to Liverpool Street, about 36 minutes to Tottenham Hale, and about 60 minutes to Stratford. On board you get air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB and power sockets at seats, and space for luggage, bikes and wheelchairs. The trains are wheelchair accessible. Stations, journey times and frequency Stansted Express links Stansted Airport with three London stations. Liverpool Street is the classic central option for the City and eastern London. Tottenham Hale is the quickest stop and connects well to the Victoria line. Stratford suits East London and the Olympic Park area; journeys to Stratford involve a change at Tottenham Hale, so allow a little extra time if you are catching a flight. From Stansted Airport the first train is around 5:30am and the last around 12:30am, with departures about every 15 minutes. From Liverpool Street the first train is around 3:40am Monday to Saturday and 4:10am on Sunday, with the last around 11:25pm. From Tottenham Hale the first is around 4:52am and the last around 11:13pm. From Stratford the first is around 5:52am and the last around 10:46pm. Timetables can change, and your final ticket shows the exact departure for your booking. What is included with your ticket Your ticket covers the rail transfer between Stansted Airport and the London station you choose, for a one-way or round-trip journey. Round-trip tickets stay valid for one month from your chosen date, so you can spread arrival and departure across your trip. An optional London City audio guide upgrade is available on selected options if you want commentary and maps for a self-guided look at top landmarks after you arrive. Luggage allowance is two medium suitcases (about 70 x 30 x 45 cm) or one large suitcase (about 75 x 50 x 32 cm), each up to 20 kg, plus a small piece of hand luggage. Extra bags may incur an additional charge. Seating on this public service is first come, first served, so board early at busy times. How Stansted Express tickets work Pick your direction, London station and date, then choose one-way or round-trip at checkout. Your voucher is emailed after booking. Show the mobile voucher with a valid photo ID when you travel, and keep a round-trip ticket for the return. Departure times on the booking step are approximate within about 20 minutes either side; the final ticket carries the exact time. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so double-check your station and travel date before you pay. Suitable for all ages travelling between the airport and London. After you arrive: London Underground and nearby tickets From Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale or Stratford you can hop on the London Underground and reach most of the city quickly. If you are building a London day after landing, browse London tickets and attractions, book Tower Bridge entry tickets, or head up for The View from The Shard tickets. Close to Westminster, Westminster Abbey tickets are another easy add-on once you are in central London.

Highlights

• Direct Stansted Express train between Stansted Airport and London in under 60 minutes
• Departures about every 15 minutes to Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale or Stratford
• Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB and power sockets, plus luggage space onboard
• One-way and round-trip tickets; round trips valid for one month from your chosen date
• Optional London City audio guide upgrade on selected ticket options

What is included

• One-way or round-trip Stansted Express rail transfer to your chosen London station
• Air conditioning onboard
• Free Wi-Fi and USB plugs at seats
• Luggage space onboard

Not included

• London Underground or local bus fares after arrival
• Excess luggage fees if you exceed the allowance
• London City audio guide (optional paid upgrade on selected options)

Before you go

Trains run about every 15 minutes; check your final ticket for the exact departure time Departure times shown at booking are approximate within about 20 minutes either side Stratford journeys require a change at Tottenham Hale; allow extra time for flights Round-trip tickets are valid for one month from your chosen date; keep the ticket for the return Seating is first come, first served on this public service Luggage: two medium or one large suitcase (each up to 20 kg) plus hand luggage Trains are wheelchair accessible These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.