You can book online up to six months in advance, and it’s flexible – so you can catch any train on the outbound travel date booked. And with our Best Fare Finder, we’ll always show you the best fares available when you book online.
Ticket Types – Train Ticket Prices
Our Train Ticket Types and Low Cost Train Tickets
Check out the latest ticket offers available for your next journey, including savings for duos and groups. For the best Stansted Express ticket prices, buy your tickets in advance on our website.
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, in a group or as a couple, we have the right ticket for you.
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Buy Train Tickets Online
Booking on the Stansted Express website is quick and easy, and it’s the only way you can get the cheapest Advance tickets.
Getting your ticket is simple too: we’ll email it to you so you can show it on your phone, print it out, or save it to your Apple or Google Wallet.
Why Book With Us?
- Save up to 57% with advance tickets – from £9.90 one-way
- Two people travelling together – from £18.75 per person each way
- Taking the kids – our Group Offer is great for two adults travelling with kids (plus children under five travel free)
- Fast travel – between Stansted Airport and London
- Fully flexible – catch any train on your outbound travel date, and return any time within a month
- Great extras – free Wi-Fi, unlimited luggage and plug sockets
For more information on the other great offers available to you when you book direct with us; take a look at our 2FOR1 and Theatre tickets pages.
Frequently asked questions about Ticket Types
What are the different train ticket types?
Stansted Express has 5 main ticket types:
- Standard tickets: Great for solo travellers booking last minute.
- Advance tickets: Enjoy lower prices by booking early, exclusively on our website.
- Duo tickets: Discounted travel for two people travelling together.
- Group tickets: Discounted travel for groups of 3 or 4.
- Season tickets: Unlimited travel for the duration of your season ticket.
How do I book a Stansted Express ticket?
You can book a Stansted Express ticket online or at the station. For the best value, we recommend booking in advance to take advantage of our advance purchase, duo and group discounts.
What is the cheapest train ticket?
The cheapest Stansted Express train ticket is the Advance ticket, which starts from £9.90 one-way.
You can find these limited train tickets from 3 days to 6 months in advance. To find the cheapest £9.90 fares, you'll need to book at least 3 months in advance.
What is the best way to get to Stansted Airport?
The best way to get to Stansted Airport from central London is the Stansted Express. It's the fastest way to travel from central London, and trains run every 15 minutes during the day.
It's convenient too, as the train station at Stansted Airport is only a 2-3 minute walk from the main terminal.
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