How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stansted?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stansted start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stansted?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stansted is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 18m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stansted route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stansted?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Stansted departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 16:22.

Train Birmingham to Stansted from £22

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 19m	10:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	3h 49m	11:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	15:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 21m	18:43	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	16:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 19m	19:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 21m	18:43	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 18m	19:40	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 21m	10:43	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 25m	18:47	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 21m	10:43	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:22	Birmingham New Street	3h 25m	18:47	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £161	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £158	Average duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £20	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £26

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Stansted by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Stansted?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Stansted start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Stansted?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Stansted is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 18m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Stansted route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Stansted?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Stansted departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 16:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£42

10/12

£33

Today

£32

12/12

£29

13/12

£29

14/12

£33

15/12

£33

16/12

£33

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stansted was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Stansted as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £108 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-13.