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Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport train times and prices
* Note: Lowest prices are based on an analysis of recent historical pricing data. Live fares fluctuate based on demand and how far in advance you book.
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Live timetable and departures
Travelling from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport, the fastest train takes 34m with an average travel time of 36m. 75 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 04:53 and the last at 23:33. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | ||
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04:53 Tottenham Hale | 46m, Direct | 05:39 Stansted Airport | Greater Anglia | Find tickets |
05:18 Tottenham Hale | 39m, Direct | 05:57 Stansted Airport | Greater Anglia | Find tickets |
05:33 Tottenham Hale | 41m, Direct | 06:14 Stansted Airport | Greater Anglia | Find tickets |
05:48 Tottenham Hale | 39m, Direct | 06:27 Stansted Airport | Greater Anglia | Find tickets |
06:03 Tottenham Hale | 34m, Direct | 06:37 Stansted Airport | Greater Anglia | Find tickets |
Travelling with Greater Anglia from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
Standard
Essential onboard policies
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Luggage
- Most UK train operators allow passengers to bring a reasonable amount of luggage free of charge.
- This is commonly considered three items per passenger, typically 2 larger bags and 1 smaller bag. Larger items cover suitcases, backpacks, and other similarly-sized items.
- Bags go in overhead racks, under seats, or in designated floor-level luggage stacks.
- Occasionally, some providers have stricter policies, such as Lumo, which enforces a limit of 1 medium suitcase and 1 small under-seat bag per person.
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Bicycle
- Standard bicycles and folding bikes are generally allowed.
- Bike reservations are required on some services and are usually free.
- Some operators also permit tandems and e-bikes.
- Please note that e-scooters, motorcycles, tricycles, and bicycle trailers are not permitted.
- We strongly recommend checking the specific cycle policy on your train operator's website before you travel.
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Children
- Children under 5 usually travel free when accompanied by a fare-paying passenger.
- Children aged 5–15 get 50% off, and 16-year-olds can use the 16-17 Saver Railcard for 50% off.
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Pets
- Each provider generally allows up to two animals per passenger free of charge, but individual operators can have additional restrictions.
- Throughout the journey, dogs must be on a lead, and any other pets must remain in their carrier.
- Animals are not permitted on seats or in restaurant carriages.
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Passenger assistance
- Passengers with disabilities or additional needs can arrange free assistance with their train operator.
- This includes help at the station, boarding and leaving the train, and making connections. Assistance can also include ramps for wheelchair users and help finding accessible facilities or the correct platform.
- Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets are available on many trains, although facilities vary by service.
- To ensure support is available for your journey, this service should be booked in advance.
Departing from Tottenham Hale
Address:
Cygnet Way, London, N17 9FD, United Kingdom
Public Transport Links:
London Underground: Enjoy easy connections between rail and Tube services. Tottenham Hale (Fare Zone 3) is on the Victoria line between Blackhorse Road and Seven Sisters.
Bus: Tottenham Hale has its own bus station (stops A, B, C and D), serving areas like Ilford, Walthamstow and Wood Green. More buses are available on Tottenham High Road.
Taxi pick-up and drop-off: The station taxi rank is outside the main entrance on Cygnet Way.
Platforms:
Five platforms in total - three National Rail platforms (numbered 2–4) and two Tube platforms. Platform 4 is usually used by Greater Anglia northbound trains to Cambridge, Hertford East and Stansted Airport, and it’s the closest to the main concourse. Platforms 2 and 3 are on the other side of the footbridge, offering access to southbound trains to London Liverpool Street or Stratford and northbound trains towards Meridian Water.
TrainPal's Travel Expert Experience
"Tottenham Hale offers a convenient interchange between Greater Anglia rail services and the Victoria line. When transferring between platforms, taking the direct underground passageway keeps your route noticeably faster during peak travel hours. If you are travelling with large suitcases for Stansted Airport, keeping near the station lifts makes managing bulky luggage much easier."
FAQs about Tottenham Hale Station
What time does Tottenham Hale station close?
Tottenham Hale station stays open 24 hours a day, but services stop after the last train leaves the station, typically after 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday. Night Tube services run around every ten minutes between midnight and 05:30 on Friday and Saturday nights. The station is staffed 24 hours a day.
What shops are at Tottenham Hale station?
A few shops line the station building, such as Costa, Greggs and Pret. The station is across the road from Tottenham Hale Retail Park and around the corner from a Tesco Express and Asda Express in case you need more options.
Is there step-free access at Tottenham Hale station?
Yes, all platforms at Tottenham Hale have step-free access.
Does Tottenham Hale station have toilets?
Yes, toilets at Tottenham Hale are on platform 4. There is also an accessible unisex toilet on platform 2 that can be opened with a RADAR key.
Can I park at Tottenham Hale station?
No, Tottenham Hale station doesn’t have a car park.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
Address:
Bassingbourn Road, Stansted Airport, Essex, CM24 1RW
Onward Transit Options:
Stansted Express: There are direct services to London Liverpool Street every 15 to 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 47 minutes and is the fastest, most frequent link between the airport and central London.
Regional trains: Greater Anglia operates services to Cambridge, Ely and Norwich approximately 30 minutes, while CrossCountry runs services to Birmingham New Street from Platform 2.
Buses and coaches: National Express coaches and local buses depart from the coach station just across from the airport terminal, serving London Paddington, London Victoria, Oxford and Great Yarmouth as well as destinations all across the region.
Top Things to Do & Nearby Attractions:
Bishop’s Stortford (10 minutes by train)
Cambridge (30 minutes by train)
Audley End House and Gardens (15 minutes by train)
Saffron Walden (30 minutes by bus or taxi)
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle (10 minutes by train)
Airport Transfers:
With the terminal only a 2-minute walk via lifts and escalators from the platforms, there is no airport transfer required.
TrainPal's Travel Expert Experience
"Before heading to your train, there's a free water refill station next to the Burger King in the Arrivals hall – worth filling up before a long journey. Got 30 minutes before your train? Take a moment before leaving Arrivals to look up – Norman Foster's iconic floating roof, supported by inverted pyramid trusses, creates the impression of a swan in flight, and is one of the most influential pieces of airport architecture in the world. Feeling a little peckish? Leon, Pret, Itsu, Wetherspoons and Costa are all available in the terminal, with Wetherspoons (The Windmill) offering the best value for a sit-down meal at around £8-15."
FAQs: Stansted Airport Station
Has Stansted Airport got a train station?
Yes, Stansted Airport has its own dedicated railway station with step-free access throughout and located directly beneath the terminal building. It’s served by Stansted Express to London Liverpool Street as well as regional services to Cambridge and Birmingham.
How far is Stansted station from the airport terminal?
The station sits directly beneath the terminal. From the platforms it's approximately a 2-minute walk via lifts, escalators, or ramps to the check-in hall, with no transfer or shuttle required.
Is there a direct train from Stansted to London?
Yes, the Stansted Express runs direct to London Liverpool Street every 15 to 30 minutes, and takes approximately 47 minutes. Tickets are cheaper when booked in advance, and walk-up fares on the day can be significantly more expensive.
What stations go direct to Stansted Airport?
There are direct trains to Stansted Airport from London Liverpool Street (Stansted Express), Cambridge, Ely, Norwich and Birmingham New Street. Services from other UK cities typically require a change either at Liverpool Street or Cambridge.
Greater Anglia trains from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
What amenities are there in Greater Anglia Standard Class?
Is there a Greater Anglia First Class option?
How much luggage space is there on Greater Anglia trains?
There’s plenty of room for luggage on Greater Anglia services, with dedicated racks at the ends of each carriage for larger airport bags and suitcases. Overhead storage and the space beneath seats can accommodate smaller items.
Is there food and drink on Greater Anglia trains?
While there is no café bar on the Stansted Express, Tottenham Hale has refreshment outlets available at the station if you need to pick something up before boarding.
Train travel from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
The 30-mile journey from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport heads northeast through the outer suburbs of north London and into the Essex countryside before arriving directly beneath the terminal building. Here are a few station tips and platform shortcuts to help your trip run smoothly at both ends.
Tottenham Hale: Getting to the Platform
Located on Ferry Lane in north London, Tottenham Hale is an interchange station on the West Anglia Main Line, with Victoria line services connecting the station directly with central London and beyond. The adjacent bus station is served by several London Buses, providing onward connections across north and east London.
- The Platform Tip: Stansted Express services to Stansted Airport depart from the northbound platforms. Services run up to four times per hour, with fast services calling at Bishop's Stortford or Harlow Town only, so make sure you board the correct service for a non-stop run to the airport.
- Pre-Departure: The station has refreshment outlets, free Wi-Fi and a staffed ticket office. For a wider range of food and drink, the bus station and surrounding area have a variety of options within easy reach of the main station entrance.
Onboard trains from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport
Heading northeast from Tottenham Hale, the Stansted Express passes through north London’s outer suburbs before opening out into the Essex countryside on the approach to the airport.
- The View Alert: Sit on the right-hand side for the best views of the Essex countryside as the train clears London and passes through the market towns and farmland of the Lea Valley and beyond.
- Key Landmarks: The Lea Valley comes into view shortly after leaving Tottenham Hale, with its river and reservoirs stretching away to the west. As the train continues northeast through Bishop's Stortford, the landscape gives way to rolling farmland and hedgerows of rural Hertfordshire and Essex.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
Built directly beneath the terminal, Stansted Airport station connects to check-in, arrivals and departures via lifts and escalators, all within just a few minutes of leaving the train.
- The Terminal Exit: Lifts and escalators from the platforms connect directly to the terminal building above. Just follow signs for arrivals, departures, car hire and ground transport connections.
- The Ground Transport Exit: Follow signs from the station to the ground transport zone outside the terminal for taxis, buses and other services to London and across the region.
- Onward Travel: National Express coaches to London Victoria and other destinations across the country run frequently from just outside the terminal. Taxis and car hire are available here too.
FAQ
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How much is a train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
Tickets from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport typically cost €25.44, but can be as cheap as €17.16 when booked in advance. Other factors that may affect the ticket price include time of day and ticket type, so be sure to research before purchasing.
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How long is the train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
The journey should take, on average, 36m, though it can be as quick as 34m when booking specific services. Be sure to click the "Fastest" tab when searching your route to find out.
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Is there a direct train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
Yes, there is a direct train between Tottenham Hale and Stansted Airport. However, you will find indirect services listed too, including where you will have to make a changeover. Check each listing for either ‘direct’ or how many stops are required when purchasing your ticket.
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How far in advance can I book my train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
You can typically book tickets from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport up to 12 weeks before departure.
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Do Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport trains offer Wi-Fi?
Yes, most trains on the route from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport are equipped with Wi-Fi, as well as power sockets at your seat. However, please note that the availability of these services can vary depending on the train compan.
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How far is Tottenham Hale from Stansted Airport?
The distance between Tottenham Hale and Stansted Airport is approximately 25 miles (40km), depending on the specific stations you travel between.
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How frequent are trains from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
There is 75 train running from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport per day. Please note that trains run more regularly during peak hours.
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How can I buy the cheapest tickets from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport?
To get the cheapest ticket, we recommend buying in advance, as early as 12 weeks before departure. We'd also strongly suggest travelling during off-peak hours where possible and getting a Railcard, which typically offers ⅓ off your ticket cost and is available to most travellers!
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How do I check if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Keep a close eye on your journey via the TrainPal app, which offers real-time information on train status and notifications of any train strikes that will impact you.
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Can my tickets be refunded or changed?
In the UK, refund and change policies for train tickets vary by type. Advance tickets are generally non-refundable but may be changeable for a fee. Flexible tickets, like Anytime and Off-Peak tickets, offer more options for refunds and changes. Review the specific terms and conditions of your ticket or refer to UK train ticket types for precise details.
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