The average train between Manchester and London Stansted Airport (STN) takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and London Stansted Airport (STN). The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN) at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN) station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Book your Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Stansted Express.
The distance between Manchester and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 244.3 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, and Tottenham Hale in around 3h 6m.