Stansted Express typically runs services all year including bank holidays. We do not run any train service on 25th December (Christmas Day).
It's easy to check when there are alterations to our regular train service. Please check the date you want to travel using the calendar.
No planned service alterations
Stansted Express usually runs train services on all UK bank holidays, except for 25th December (Christmas Day) when we have no service all day.
Date | Bank Holiday | Stansted Express service |
---|---|---|
Monday 25 August 2025 | Summer bank holiday | Please check back later |
Thursday 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day | No service |
Friday 26 December 2025 | Boxing Day | We expect there may be no service to/from Stratford. |
Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day | Please check back later |
Friday 3 April 2026 | Good Friday | Please check back later |
Monday 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday | Please check back later |
Monday 4 May 2026 | Early May bank holiday | Please check back later |
Monday 25 May 2026 | Spring bank holiday | Please check back later |
Do trains run on bank holidays?
Stansted Express typically runs services all year including bank holidays. We do not run any train service on 25th December (Christmas Day).
Do trains run on Christmas Eve?
Yes, Stansted Express trains run on Christmas Eve (24th December). Use our train times tool to check your journey.
Do trains run on Christmas Day?
Stansted Express does not run any train services on Christmas Day (25th December).
Do trains run on New Year's Eve?
Yes, Stansted Express trains run on New Year’s Eve (31st December). Use our train times tool to check your journey.
Do trains run on New Year's Day?
Yes, Stansted Express trains run on New Year's Day (1st January). Use our train times tool to check your journey.
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