Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street Trains From £16.90*

Get to London Liverpool Street in a flash after you land in Stansted Airport with Greater Anglia’s 46-minute direct train route. Operating as the Stansted Express, the journey from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street is 47 km (30 miles) and runs every 15 minutes.

This train journey will offer you glimpses of the suburban landscapes of Essex and the outskirts of London, gradually becoming more urban as you approach the capital. Your arrival at London Liverpool Street in Central London lands you right in the heart of the action, ready for whatever excitement lies ahead.

The Stansted Express is a sub-brand of Greater Anglia, which primarily serves the East of England with commuter and intercity services from Liverpool Street station to destinations in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, among others.

Departing from Stansted Airport

The train station at Stansted Airport consists of three platforms and is located directly underneath the airport, with lifts, escalators and ramps to help you on the two-minute walk with your luggage. 

The main train service from this station is the Stansted Express, a sub-brand of Greater Anglia, which brings passengers to Central London. There are also bus and coach options for transport to London.

If you’re travelling north of Stansted Airport, CrossCountry offers routes connecting the airport to locations beyond London. Destinations with this operator include Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Cambridge. 

Main stops

The main stops on the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street are Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishops Stortford, Harlow Town and Tottenham Hale. The train usually just stops at two or three of these stations, so make sure to check your route before buying your tickets.

We recommend booking in advance to get the cheapest tickets from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street.

Arriving at London Liverpool Street

London Liverpool Street station is ideally located for exploring Central London. Located in the north-east of the city, it is a major railway terminus and has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Underground lines.

Liverpool Street station offers many ways to reach destinations across the east of England, including Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Southend. The station’s Underground connections serve North and East London, while the station also links London to many towns and stations in Essex and Hertfordshire.

One of London’s most famous landmarks, the Tower of London, is easily accessible from London Liverpool Street. Simply take the 20-minute walk from the station or hop on the Circle line to Tower Hill to discover the fascinating, bloody history lurking behind the walls of this medieval castle.

Greater Anglia train classes

Passengers travelling from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street on the Stansted Express will only have access to Standard Class carriages. You can enjoy comfortable, spacious seats in air-conditioned carriages. Plug points and USB ports are found under your seats, and free Wi-Fi is available on all trains.

Booking with a Railcard can save you money on your Stansted Express ticket to London Liverpool Street. 

Greater Anglia train travel advice

With our train travel advice for journeys on the Stansted Express to London, you can board your train confidently and enjoy the relaxing ride.

• Luggage: The Stansted Express has no limit on luggage allowance. Plenty of luggage storage space is provided overhead, underseat and at the racks by the carriage doors.
• Bicycles: Only folding bikes are permitted on the Stansted Express. E-scooters also not allowed.
• Children: Pushchairs must be folded and stowed in storage areas. Baby changing facilities can be found in the accessible toilets on board.
• Pets: Greater Anglia allows up to 2 small pets for free, with a fee charged for additional pets.
• Passenger Assist: Benefit from support with planning travel, navigating trains and platforms and assistance with luggage. Passenger Assist can be booked in advance, with a minimum of 2 hours notice recommended.