Late night services will run on Friday nights only, into Saturday mornings.
Late Night Trains
Flying late or early?
Trains will be running through the night from Friday into Saturday mornings this summer.
If you’re arriving late at Stansted Airport or travelling early the next morning, Stansted Express will be running additional late-night train services on Friday nights into Saturday mornings this summer. These services are designed to help if you’re arriving on a late flight or travelling for an early departure.
Most trains will run between Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale, with connections into London via the Victoria line. Some early morning services will also continue through to London Liverpool Street.
These late-night services will run every Friday night into Saturday morning between 3 July and 25 September.
Please use the journey planner below to check times for your journey.
Services marked with a New label are additional late-night services operating on Friday nights into Saturday mornings between 3 July and 25 September.
Friday Night/Saturday Morning Services to Stansted Airport
| Departure Time | Departure station | Service note |
|---|---|---|
| 23:21 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 23:51 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 00:21 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 00:54 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 01:45 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 02:05 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 02:35 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 03:05 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 03:35 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 03:40 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 04:10 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 04:40 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
Friday Night/Saturday Morning Services to London
| Departure Time | Destination | Service note |
|---|---|---|
| 23:58 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 00:30 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 01:00 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 01:30 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 02:11 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 02:30 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 03:00 | Tottenham Hale | New |
| 03:30 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 04:00 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 04:20 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 04:45 | London Liverpool Street | New |
| 05:28 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
| 05:58 | London Liverpool Street | Existing |
Services run on Friday nights only, into Saturday mornings.
Please use the journey planner above to check times for your journey.
How to buy your ticket
There are several ways to buy your late-night ticket at Stansted Airport, depending on what suits your journey.
- Online – Book in advance for the quickest and easiest way to travel
- Ticket machines – Available 24 hours a day
- Contactless (pay as you go) – Simply tap in and out with a contactless card or mobile device
- Station ticket office – Open from 06:00 to midnight at Stansted Airport station
- Arrivals ticket office – Open from 06:15 to 23:30
- Sales desk in Baggage Reclaim – Open daily from 07:30 to 22:30
FAQs
Where do the Stansted Express late-night trains run to and from?
Most services run between Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale. Some early morning services continue through to (or start from) London Liverpool Street.
Which date should my ticket be for if I’m travelling after midnight?
Train tickets are valid until 04:29 the following morning, to allow for services that run after midnight as part of the previous day’s timetable.
This means:
- A ticket dated for Friday can be used on services running after midnight into early Saturday morning, as long as your journey is completed by 04:29.
- A ticket dated for Saturday is valid until 04:29 on Sunday morning.
For example:
- A 03:40 service can be used with a ticket dated for the previous day.
- A 04:10 service cannot be used with a ticket dated for the previous day, as it arrives after 04:29.
If you’re unsure, please check your journey times carefully before travelling.
How often do the Stansted Express trains run through the night?
Additional trains run throughout the night on Fridays, with services approximately every 30 minutes between around 23:50 and 05:00.
Do I need a different ticket for late night services?
No, standard Stansted Express tickets can be used as normal, and tickets can be purchased through the usual channels.
Can I use a Railcard or discount on the late night trains?
Yes, Railcards and valid discounts can be used as normal on these services.
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