Train times from Stansted Mountfitchet to London
Stansted Mountfitchet connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 42 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 42 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Liverpool Street)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Stansted Mountfitchet to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 42 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 2.7/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
Stansted Mountfitchet to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London Liverpool Street takes 42 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Stansted Mountfitchet the 36th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 56 minutes, 14 minutes longer. That median covers 20 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2.7 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London take?
The fastest train from Stansted Mountfitchet reaches London Liverpool Street in 42 minutes. Stansted Mountfitchet connects to 1 London terminal: Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Stansted Mountfitchet?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 42 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Stansted Mountfitchet a good commuter town for London?
At 42 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Stansted Mountfitchet is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Stansted Mountfitchet?
The closest alternatives are Elsenham, Stansted Airport, Bishops Stortford. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Liverpool Street
Stansted Mountfitchet is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Stansted Mountfitchet, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Harlow Town is quicker: 15 km away and 30 minutes into London Liverpool Street, saving 12 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 7 stations within 20 km that beat Stansted Mountfitchet.