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Trains from York (YRK) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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35

train journeys
per day

153

miles (247 kms)

2hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

04:40 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from York (YRK) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between York and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from York to Stansted Airport is approximately 153 miles (247 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 32 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between York and Stansted Airport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being York to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from York to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:40
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:02
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    09:41
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:37
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:02
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:27
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:41
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:02
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:33
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:57
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:02
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:24
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:41
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:58
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:58
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:02
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    15:24
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:41
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:58
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:33
    3 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    17:00
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:59
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    17:13
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:02
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    17:24
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:08
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    17:41
    York
    Stansted Airport
    York to Stansted Airport

About York Station

Station name York (YRK)
Address York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between York and Stansted Airport

The travel time between York and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between York and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between York and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between York & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between York and Stansted Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between York and Stansted Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.