Stansted Express – London Airport Transfer

How to Order

• When booking a return ticket, please specify the initial direction of travel
• You will immediately receive a confirmation email
• Please note this is an e-ticket and will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase
• Tickets will be issued for the following day, but only if your order is placed by 2pm GMT
• If your email does not arrive, please check your spam filter. If your email is not there, contact VisitBritain

Using the Ticket

• Print the ticket, take it with you and give it to the ticket inspector on the train
• If you buy a single ticket, it can only be used on the travel date selected when booking
• If you buy a return ticket, your return journey must be made within one month of the outbound travel date
• If your return journey is more than a month after your outbound journey, you will need to buy two single tickets

Please note: E-vouchers and e-tickets purchased are non-cancellable, non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Timetables

London Liverpool Street station to Stansted Airport

• 7 days a week
• First train from London Liverpool Street 3.40am Monday, Friday and Saturday, 4.10am other days' 
• Last train from London Liverpool Street 11.25pm

Stansted Airport to London Liverpool station

• 7 days a week
• First train from Stansted Airport: 5.30am Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6am other days'
• Last train from Stansted Airport 0.30am

Please note that not all service updates will appear here. You are advised to check with Stansted Express directly before travelling.

Will I receive a ticket in the post or by email?

Stansted Express tickets are sent by email.

Can I cancel my order? My plans have changed.

No. As per our terms & conditions, airport transfers are non-refundable and non-cancellable once booked. The date of travel cannot be changed or cancelled once you have booked your ticket.

When do I have to take my return journey by?

Your return journey must be made within one month of the outbound travel date.

Do I need to redeem my e-ticket?

You will receive an e-ticket when purchasing online, you will need to print your e-ticket at home and present it at the Stansted Express station or to the onboard staff for it to be scanned as a valid ticket for travel.

What happens if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Replacement services (such as a bus or a train via an alternative route) will be provided in the case of service disruption, delays and cancellations.

What’s the journey time from Stansted to London?

The Stansted Express takes just 47 minutes to travel between the airport and London Liverpool Street station in Zone 1.

How often do the Stansted Express trains depart?

Stansted Express services depart every 15 minutes.

Where do the Stansted Express trains depart?

At Stansted Airport, follow the signs from International Arrivals inside the terminal building for the train station which is 2 minutes walk away. At London Liverpool Street, check the electronic boards inside the station to see which platform you need for the next Stansted Express service.

What are the earliest and latest trains on the Stansted Express schedule?

London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport

• 7 days a week
• First train from London Liverpool Street at 3.40am on Monday, Friday & Saturday and 4.10am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
• Last train: 11.25pm

Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street

• 7 days a week
• First train from Stansted Airport at 5.30am on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 6am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Last train: 0.30am (Monday - Sunday)

How far in advance can I book my Stansted Express airport transfer?

You can book upto 6 months in advance. You will be emailed an e-ticket when you purchase a Stansted Express airport transfer. If you have booked a return trip, this ticket can be used for both outward and return journeys. The outward journey must be made on the outbound travel date shown on the e-ticket, and the return journey must be made within one month of the outbound travel date.

I have not received my ticket yet – what should I do?

Stansted Express tickets are sent by e-ticket to the email address you provide when purchasing. It will be emailed within 24 hours. Please check your spam or junk mail folder as your email filtering system may have miscategorised our email. Please contact us if you have not received your e-ticket after 3 working days.

Thursday 16 August 2018: Evening diversion

The 11.30pm and 11.45pm services from Stansted Airport will call at Tottenham Hale station in place of Seven Sisters station.

Sunday 19 August 2018: Non-Stop Express coaches replacing trains until 9am

• From London Liverpool Street coaches will depart from London Liverpool Street roadway which is accessed from Platform 10 within the station.
• From Stansted Airport coaches will depart Stansted Airport (stands 4-9) at normal train times. Please allow additional time for your journey.

Sunday 26 August 2018: Extended journey times

Stansted Express Services will run via Stratford until 9.50am with extended journey times.

Monday 27 August 2018: Saturday service in place

Due to the Bank Holiday, a normal Saturday service shall be in place.

Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 September 2018: Trains diverted via Seven Sisters train station all day

Trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes.

Tuesday 11 - Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 September 2018: Trains diverted via Seven Sisters Train Station after 10.55pm

Trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale after 10.55pm.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes.

Sunday 16 September 2018: Extended journey times

Until approximately 9.50am, Stansted Express Services will run via Stratford all day with extended journey times.

Saturday 22 September 2018: Trains diverted via Seven Sisters Train Station all day

Trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes

Sunday 23 September 2018: Non-stop Express coaches replacing trains +  trains diverted via Seven Sisters Train Station after 12.30pm

Customers travelling to/from Tottenham Hale and to/from Stratford should travel via London Liverpool Street.

• From London Liverpool Street coaches will depart from London Liverpool Street roadway which is accessed from Platform 10 within the station.
• From Stansted Airport coaches will depart Stansted Airport (stands 4-9) at normal train times.   Please allow additional time for your journey.

After 12.30pm, trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

Monday 24 to Thursday 27 September 2018: Timetable change

As a result, the following services will be amended:

• 11.30pm and 11.45pm services from Stansted Airport will call at Tottenham Hale station in place of Seven Sisters station.

Saturday 29 September 2018: Trains diverted via Seven Sisters Train Station all day

Trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes.  

Sunday 30 September 2018: Non-stop Express coaches replacing trains until 12.30pm

After 12.30, trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes. 

Sunday 7 October 2018: Non-stop Express coaches replacing trains until 12.30pm

After 12.30pm, trains will call at Seven Sisters Station in place of Tottenham Hale.

• Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes.

Sunday 14 October 2018: Non-Stop Express coaches replacing trains until 3pm

Customers travelling to/from Tottenham Hale and to/from Stratford should travel via London Liverpool Street.

Sunday 21 October 2018: No stopping at Tottenham Hale

Services will depart from Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as timetabled, but with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes.

Monday 22 October 2018: Non-stop Express coaches replacing trains until 9am

Non-stop Express coaches will replace services between Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street, and will NOT stop at Tottenham Hale.

• Customers travelling to/from Tottenham Hale and to/from Stratford should travel via London Liverpool Street.
• After 9am, trains will be diverted to call at Seven Sisters instead of Tottenham Hale. 

Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 October 2018: Early morning and late night diversion

Stansted Express Services will run with extended journey times.

Thursday 25 October 2018: Early morning diversion

Stansted Express Services will run with extended journey times.

Sunday 28 October 2018: Non-stop Express coaches replacing trains until 12.30pm

Customers travelling to/from Tottenham Hale and to/from Stratford should travel via London Liverpool Street.