Stansted Airport Train Station

Yes. Tickets can either be bought online or from the ticket machines and rail information desk located in the station. However, prices can be steep on the day of travel to save money by pre-booking your train tickets online.

The terminal is just a two-minute walk away, accessible by lifts, escalators, and ramps. Follow the overhead signs to navigate the airport.

When you travel by train, we recommend building extra time into your journey to account for potential delays and unexpected circumstances. Many train operators offer flexible tickets that allow passengers to take alternative train services if they miss their original departure. Before you travel by train, contact your specific operator to confirm their missed connection policy and find out if your ticket type permits travel on later services.

Stansted Airport railway station is staffed daily throughout the year, except Christmas Day. The station offers full accessible train travel with step-free access throughout and fitted induction loops for hearing assistance.

If you require assistance or information at Stansted Airport train station, contact the passenger assistance team at assistedtravel@greateranglia.co.uk at least 24 hours before your journey. The team can arrange support to help you travel by train safely and comfortably.

Travel by train from Stansted Airport to central London with Stansted Express services running to London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, and Stratford stations.

To reach the London Underground network when you travel by train from Stansted, you'll need to change trains at one of these key interchange stations:

Victoria Line: Change at Tottenham Hale for direct access to King's Cross, Oxford Circus, and Victoria stations.

Central, Elizabeth, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City Lines: Change at London Liverpool Street for connections across east and central London.

Jubilee, Central & DLR Lines: Change at Stratford for access to Canary Wharf, London Bridge, and Olympic Park.

For detailed journey planning, timetables, and helpful video guides on how to travel by train from Stansted Airport, visit our Stansted Express Travel Information page.

The station offers convenient facilities for all passengers travelling by train to and from the airport:

Waiting Areas: A large waiting room is located on Platform 1, with additional seating areas throughout the station for comfortable waiting before your journey.

Food and Drinks: Refreshment options are available at the station, with cafés and vending machines offering snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages for your journey.

Accessibility Features: The entire station has step-free access with lifts, escalators, and ramps connecting all platforms to the airport terminal. Induction loops are fitted throughout the station to assist passengers with hearing impairments.

Ticketing Services: Ticket machines and a staffed rail information desk are available for purchasing tickets and travel assistance.

Toilets: Accessible toilet facilities are available at the station for passenger convenience.

ATM Services: Cash machines are located within the station for withdrawing money before your journey.

Pay Phones: Public telephones are available at the station for making calls if needed.

Free WiFi: Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the station, allowing you to browse, check emails, or plan your onward journey while you wait.

Direct Airport Connection: The station is located directly beneath the airport terminal, with just a two-minute walk between platforms and the departure hall.

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