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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Balcombe (BAB)

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38

train journeys
per day

60

miles (96 kms)

2hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Balcombe (BAB)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Balcombe , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Balcombe is approximately 60 miles (96 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 30 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Balcombe.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Balcombe. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Balcombe Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:30
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    05:45
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    08:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    08:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:58
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    09:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    14:17
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:46
    Stansted Airport
    Balcombe
    Stansted Airport to Balcombe

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

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stansted Airport and Balcombe

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Balcombe by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Balcombe vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stansted Airport & Balcombe. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Balcombe.

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