London St Pancras to Stansted Airport

Trains from London St Pancras International to Stansted Airport

With flights to over 160 destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia, Stansted Airport is the second largest international airport in the UK. The airport has a train station, conveniently located just 2-3 minutes’ walk from the main terminal, so once you arrive at the airport you know you’re only a few minutes away from checking in for your flight.

London St Pancras International Station is located in Central London and is the home of the Eurostar. From St Pancras you can get to mainland Europe (on the Eurostar), as well as other major UK towns and cities both north and south of London.

How long does the journey take to get from St Pancras to Stansted Airport?

It takes around 1 hour 2 minutes on the train to get to Stansted Airport from London St Pancras International Station, depending on the route you take.

What is the best train route to take to get to Stansted Airport from St Pancras

From St Pancras station you can take the Underground Victoria line to Tottenham Hale, where you can catch the Stansted Express to take you directly to Stansted Airport. The Stansted Express service runs frequently during the day, with a train at least every half hour. When you arrive at the airport, the main terminal is only 2-3 minutes walk away from the Stansted Airport train station, making the Stansted Express service the most convenient mode of public transport for this route.

Going the other way? Get travel information about the train journey from Stansted Airport to London St Pancras here.

Please note, your Stansted express ticket won't cover your London Underground travel, you can purchase these on the day at the London Underground stations or by using your card with contactless technology.

Points of interest near London St Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras Underground Station
Harry Potter - Platform 9 ¾: 4 minute walk
London Canal Museum: 13 minute walk
Granary Square: 10 minute walk
British Library: 5 minute walk
University College London: 15 minute walk
Great Ormond Street Hospital: 17 minute walk
British Museum: 22 minute walk

Why Travel with Stansted Express?

Take the legwork out of your journey. Stansted Express covers most of the distance from London St Pancras, with trains running every 15 minutes during the day between Stansted Airport and London.
The Stansted Express service starts at Tottenham Hale from 04.52am (04:59am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and finishes at 23.37pm.
Stansted Express tickets are flexible, you can travel on any train on the outward date you booked and return anytime within that month.

St Pancras International
Euston Rd
Kings Cross
London N1C 4QP

Useful Information

Is there a direct train from London St Pancras International to Stansted Airport?

There are no direct trains between London St Pancras and Stansted Airport. The best route to get to Stansted Airport from London St Pancras is to take the Underground Victoria line to Tottenham Hale, where you can catch the Stansted Express to take you to the airport. Once you arrive at Stansted Airport rail station, the main terminal is only a few minutes walk away.

Which London Station goes to Stansted Airport?

The Stansted Express train service to Stansted Airport starts at London Liverpool Street Station, stopping at Tottenham Hale Station along the way. You can catch the Stansted Express from either of these London Stations. The journey from Liverpool Street takes 48 minutes and from Tottenham Hale 36 minutes.

Can you get to Stansted Airport on the Tube?

Stansted Airport is not on an Underground line. To get to Stansted Airport, you can take the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street (journey time: 48 minutes) or Tottenham Hale (Journey time: 36 minutes) to take you to Stansted Airport train station, which is only 2-3 minutes walk from the main terminal. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day.