Stansted Express
Stansted Express is the dedicated airport service from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport, taking 47 minutes with departures every 15 minutes. Calls at Tottenham Hale for Victoria line interchange.
About Stansted Express
Operated by Greater Anglia, Stansted Express uses the modern Class 745/1 Stadler Flirt 12-car units — walk-through, air-conditioned, with luggage racks at every door and full wifi.
Tottenham Hale on the Victoria line is the easiest interchange, putting Stansted within 75 minutes of Brixton or Walthamstow.
Oyster and contactless are accepted to Stansted Airport but using a paper Express ticket is sometimes the cheaper option for groups of 2+ thanks to the 'Friends Save' discount.
Key Stansted Express routes
- Liverpool Street → Stansted Airport47 min, every 15 min via Tottenham Hale
Major destinations
- Stansted Airport
FAQs about Stansted Express
How long is the Stansted Express?
47 minutes from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport, with trains every 15 minutes.
Does Stansted Express stop anywhere?
Most services stop only at Tottenham Hale (for the Victoria line) between Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.
Can I use Oyster on the Stansted Express?
Yes — Oyster and contactless work to Stansted Airport on Greater Anglia services. Off-peak it's typically around £20 single.