Stansted Express Tickets

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Train at London Liverpool Street and double-decker buses near St. Paul's Cathedral.
Family enjoying a train ride on Stansted Express from London Airport.
Women enjoying a conversation on the Stansted Express train.
Two people enjoying a train ride with coffee and a tablet, brochures on the table.
Tourists reading a map in front of a Big Bus Tours bus in London.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Buckingham Palace with vibrant gardens, part of BigBus London tour.
Train at London Liverpool Street and double-decker buses near St. Paul's Cathedral.
Family enjoying a train ride on Stansted Express from London Airport.
Women enjoying a conversation on the Stansted Express train.
Two people enjoying a train ride with coffee and a tablet, brochures on the table.
Tourists reading a map in front of a Big Bus Tours bus in London.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Buckingham Palace with vibrant gardens, part of BigBus London tour.
Train at London Liverpool Street and double-decker buses near St. Paul's Cathedral.
Family enjoying a train ride on Stansted Express from London Airport.
Women enjoying a conversation on the Stansted Express train.
Two people enjoying a train ride with coffee and a tablet, brochures on the table.
Tourists reading a map in front of a Big Bus Tours bus in London.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Buckingham Palace with vibrant gardens, part of BigBus London tour.
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Combo (Save 7%): Stansted Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

from £66.99
£62.30

7% off

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.Know more

Audio guide
Transfers available
  • Save big and enjoy two experiences with Stansted Express and Big Bus London hop-on hop-off combo tickets.
  • Get to Tottenham Hale from Stansted Airport or vice versa, in under 40 minutes with the Stansted Express ensuring a quick and comfortable journey.
  • Make use of in-train amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, at-seat power supply & USB plug, and ample luggage space on the Stansted Express.
  • Explore London at your own pace with the Big Bus Tour, covering over 35 stops and featuring iconic landmarks like Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
  • Choose between 24 or 48-hour passes, access 3 different routes, and enjoy extras like a river cruise and guided walking tours.
  • Save big and enjoy two experiences with Stansted Express and Big Bus London hop-on hop-off combo tickets.
  • Get to Tottenham Hale from Stansted Airport or vice versa, in under 40 minutes with the Stansted Express ensuring a quick and comfortable journey.
  • Make use of in-train amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, at-seat power supply & USB plug, and ample luggage space on the Stansted Express.
  • Explore London at your own pace with the Big Bus Tour, covering over 35 stops and featuring iconic landmarks like Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
  • Choose between 24 or 48-hour passes, access 3 different routes, and enjoy extras like a river cruise and guided walking tours.

Inclusions

Stansted Express

  • One-way transfers between London Stansted Airport & Tottenham Hale
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ample luggage space
  • Wi-Fi, at-seat power supply & USB plug

London Hop-on Hop-off

Discover: 24-Hour Pass

  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Big Bus
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • 40-min Thames River cruise
  • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese
  • Live guide in English on Red route
  • Hop-on hop-off map of London

Essential: 48-Hour Pass

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Big Bus
  • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
  • Live guide in English on Red route
  • 3 guided walking tours
  • 1-way river cruise
  • Audio guide in Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)
  • Hop-on hop-off map of London

Stansted Express
From Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale Station

  • First train: 5:30am
  • Last train: 12:30am
  • Frequency: Approx. every 30 mins

From Tottenham Hale Station to Stansted Airport

  • First train: 4:52am
  • Last train: 11:13pm
  • Frequency: Approx. every 30 mins

London Hop-on Hop-off
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Route

  • First bus: 8:15am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)
  • Frequency: Every 10-20 mins
  • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye

Blue Route

  • First bus: 8am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Last bus: 7pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)
  • Frequency: Every 15-20 mins
  • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill

Green Route

  • First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Last bus: 6pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)
  • Frequency: Every 30-45mins
  • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

Thames River cruise
From Tower Pier

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 7:20pm
  • Frequency: every 15-40 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 40 minutes
  • Note: This cruise starts from Tower of London (stop #16) on Lower Thames St, London, and ends at either Waterloo Pier or Westminster Pier

From Westminster Pier

  • First cruise: 10am
  • Last cruise: 6:55pm
  • Frequency: every 15-40 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 40 minutes
  • Note: This cruise starts from Westminster Pier (stop #18) on the northwest side of Westminster Bridge, Victoria Embankment and ends at Tower Pier
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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What is Stansted Express? 

Beat the traffic and relax in spacious seats while commuting from the Stansted Airport to London city center, onboard the fast and efficient Stansted Express. You can choose this London Airport Transfer to get a direct connection to Liverpool Street Station in Central London or to Tottenham Hale. Liverpool Street Station is close to London’s iconic attractions and both destinations are train stations with multiple transfer options.

Operating Hours

Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street

  • Service: 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Duration: 47 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 15 to 30 minutes

Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport

  • Service: 4:40 AM to 11:25 PM
  • Duration: 47 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 15 to 30 minutes

Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale

  • Service: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport

  • Service: 4:59 AM to 11:37 PM
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Why Book Stansted Express Tickets Online?

Why Book Stansted Express Tickets Online?
  • Hassle-free Booking: Book your tickets online in advance and ensure reservation via an easy and time-saving booking process.
  • Safe & Reliable: With adequate surveillance systems and reliable passenger services in place, experience a stress-free commute.
  • Saves Money: Maximize your savings by booking online and take advantage of the best deals on your ticket.
  • No Luggage Restriction: Carry as much luggage as you want and safely tuck them away in the ample storage space available.
  • Stay Connected: With the fast Wifi and charging ports beneath your seats, stay connected to your loved ones.

All Your Stansted Express Ticket Options Explained

one way

One-Way Transfers

Best Suited For: Tourists with flexible schedules

  • Choose to travel either from the airport to the city or vice versa
  • Connect from and to the Stansted airport, Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale

Recommended Tickets: Stansted Express One-Way Tickets: London Stansted Airport to/from London Tottenham Hale, Stansted Express One-Way Tickets: London Stansted Airport Train Station to/from London Liverpool Street Train Station

Round trip

Round Trip Transfers

Best Suited For: Tourists with a fixed itinerary

  • Includes the journey from the airport to the city and back
  • Cost-effective

Recommended Tickets: Round-Trip Tickets: London Stansted Airport to/from London Tottenham Hale, Stansted Express Round-Trip Tickets: London Stansted Airport Train Station to/from London Liverpool Street Train Station

Stansted Express Routes, Stops & Maps

London Liverpool Street Route

Distance Covered: 48 km
Duration: 47 minutes
Stops: 5

There are 5 stops altogether on the Stansted Airport - London Liverpool Street Station Route.

  • Stansted Airport Train Station
  • Bishop's Stortford
  • Harlow Town
  • Tottenham Hale
  • London Liverpool Street Station

Tottenham Hale Station Route

Distance Covered: 40 km
Duration: 36 minutes
Stops: 4

There are 4 stops altogether on the Stansted Airport - Tottenham Hale Station Route.

  • Stansted Airport Train Station
  • Bishop's Stortford
  • Harlow Town
  • Tottenham Hale

For more information about Stansted Express stops, kindly refer to your tickets.

Stansted Express Final Arrival & Departure Points

The Stansted Express connects the Stansted Airport Train Station to London Liverpool Street Station and Tottenham Hale. Stansted Express is greatly preferred by tourists, as its destinations are close to Central and East London.

Stansted Airport Train Station

Stansted Airport Train Station

Address: Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, United Kingdom

Find On Maps

  • The station, just beneath the airport, is a 2 minutes' walk from the Arrival Hall
  • There are 3 platforms, two of which, are dedicated to the Stansted Express
  • Airport users regularly depend on Stansted Express to connect to Central London
London Liverpool Street Station

London Liverpool Street Station

Address: Liverpool St, London EC2M 7PY, United Kingdom

Find On Maps

  • Connected to Central, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines
  • At the heart of the city, close to St Paul’s, the London Eye, the Shard and Westminster
  • Also served by the Elizabeth Line, Overground, Greateranglia and c2c train lines
Stansted Express

Tottenham Hale Train Station

Address: London N17 9FD, United Kingdom

Find On Maps

  • Connected to the Victoria Line of London Underground
  • Served by Stansted Express and Greater Anglia of the National Rail Network
  • Well connected to Bus routes as well, making transfers easy.

Plan Your Journey with Stansted Express

Timings
Inclusions
Facilities
Visitor Tips
Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street
  • Service: 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Duration: 47 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 15 to 30 minutes
Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport
  • Service: 4:40 AM to 11:25 PM
  • Duration: 47 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 15 to 30 minutes
Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale
  • Service: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
  • Service: 4:59 AM to 11:37 PM
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
free wifi
  • Free Wifi: Enjoy complimentary Wifi onboard the Stansted Express and stay connected.
  • USB Charging Ports: Power up your gadgets with the conveniently placed USB charging plugs and electrical sockets at the seats.
  • Luggage Facility: Store your baggage in the ample luggage storage space, that is well within eyesight and travel in peace. 
  • Restroom: Freshen up at the clean restrooms available onboard and enjoy a laid-back journey.
  • Bicycle Access: Find a designated folding bicycle space, if you need to carry one.
Wheelchair
  • Wheelchair Accessibility: Find a designated space for wheelchair and assistance on the wheelchair-friendly Stansted Express trains.
  • Air-conditioning: Unwind before or after your flight under the cool air-conditioning available on the Stansted Express.
  • Spacious Seats: Sit back and relax on the spacious and comfortable seats and soak in the views of London.
  • Overhead Racks: For ease of access, store your hand-luggage or snacks on the overhead luggage racks.
  • Baby Changing Stations: Look for folding baby changing stations onboard and enjoy the journey in comfort, if you are traveling with babies.
Visitor Tips
  • Avoid Queues: It is best to book your tickets online in advance to avoid queues at the counter and to gain from the best deals.
  • First Class Tickets: If you are traveling during the rush-hours, you might find that it is worth buying these higher-priced tickets, as the first class compartment is less crowded. 
  • Connectivity: Liverpool Street is at the heart of the city and hence a great drop-off point for tourists. To reach Stratford, you can make sure a change at Tottenham Hale.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stansted Express Tickets Answered

What is the cost of a Stansted Express ticket?

Stansted Express tickets are available in various price ranges, starting from $26.60. The ticket price will depend on the kind of services you avail, so kindly refer to your tickets for more information.

How can I purchase a Stansted Express ticket?

You can purchase a Stansted Express ticket online and avail the best deals or you can buy them over the counter at the station.

What is Stansted Express?

The Stansted Express is a train that connects the London Stansted Airport to Central London. This London airport transfer is a speedy, efficient, comfortable and affordable means of transport, that can be pre-booked online.

What are the Stansted Express train stops?

The primary stops of the Stansted Express are the Stansted Airport, London Liverpool Street Station and Tottenham Hale.

What is the cancellation policy of a Stansted Express ticket?

Cancellation policy of a Stansted Express ticket will depend on the type of ticket you want to purchase. Kindly refer to the ticket details for more information.

How do I connect to Stratford from Stansted Airport via the Stansted Express?

Get onboard the Stansted Express and make a quick change at Tottenham Hale to connect to Stratford. The second leg of the journey takes just 13 minutes.

Is the Stansted Express wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Stansted Express is accessible by wheelchairs and has a designated space for wheelchair users.

Why should I purchase a Stansted Express ticket?

Stansted Express offers swift and frequent connection to Central and East London from the Stansted Airport. The trains have great amenities onboard to make your commute smooth. Purchasing Stansted Express tickets online lets you save time and money and provides easy access to London city.

Is Stansted Express air-conditioned?

Yes, the Stansted Express is air-conditioned.

What are the facilities available on the Stansted Express?

The Stansted Express trains are modern trains equipped with spacious and comfortable seats, overhead racks, bulk luggage storage space, restrooms with baby changing stations, charging plugs and wifi.

From happy customers

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Ester

Spain
Mar, 2026
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A very special and beautiful experience. The tickets were very easy and accessible. We didn’t have to wait long. At the scheduled time we went in, and in less than 10 minutes we were already up on the London Eye. Incredible.” 🎡✨
Combo: Stansted Express One-Way Transfers + London Eye Tickets
Carey Schlieker
US

Carey

United States
Mar, 2026
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Great time! Beautiful views. The line moved quickly and the pods were not very full. We enjoyed it. The narration helped too.
Combo: Stansted Express One-Way Transfers + London Eye Tickets
Eligio Martin Urcuyo Bermudez
NI

Eligio

Nicaragua
Mar, 2026
Buying my ticket for the Stansted Express was easy with Headout, and the service was top-notch, making my arrival in London a breeze....
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Combo: Stansted Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Demi Roza Petronella Vromans

Demi

Mar, 2026
Perfectly organized! Ideal for getting from the airport to central London. Everything is clearly marked at the airport, making it easy to find the pickup point.
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Combo: Stansted Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour