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 |
---|---|---|
Friday 18 April 2025 | Good Friday | Normal service |
Monday 21 April 2025 | Easter Monday | Normal service |
Monday 5 May 2025 | Early May bank holiday | Normal service |
Monday 26 May 2025 | Spring bank holiday |
No trains to/from Stratford. The Stansted Express will still continue to run to London Liverpool Steet so tickets will be accepted for use on Greater Anglia services between Liverpool Street and Stratford. The 23:30 and 23:45 trains from Stansted Airport will no longer stop at Tottenham Hale Station instead of Seven Sisters Station. |
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. |
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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