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Outbound fromStansted Airport to London Paddington by train
It takes an average of 1h 28m to travel from Stansted Airport to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (51 km). There are normally 102 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £25 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:43 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 12m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (51 km) | |
| Frequency | 102 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25 | |
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Taking the train from Stansted Airport to London Paddington in 1 hour 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stansted Airport to London Paddington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 28 minutes to travel the 32 miles (51 km) from Stansted Airport to London Paddington by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 102 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia for all or at least part of your journey to London Paddington.
Book train tickets from Stansted Airport to London Paddington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £25.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Paddington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to London Paddington
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 Stansted Airport to London Paddington 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.
Split your tickets
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