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Outbound fromDriffield to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 6h 20m to travel from Driffield to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 149 miles (240 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Driffield to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from £51.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:21 | |
| Departure station | Driffield | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 4h 30m | |
| Distance | 149 miles (240 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £51.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
About the train journey from Driffield to Stansted Airport
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The train from Driffield to Stansted Airport usually takes 6 hours 20 minutes on average to travel 149 miles (240 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 4 hours 30 minutes. You can expect to find 16 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Stansted Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Driffield to Stansted Airport if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £51.10. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Driffield to Stansted Airport
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Driffield to Stansted Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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