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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Stansted Airport
- Departure station
- Stansted Airport station guide
- Address
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- Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW
Operators serving Stansted Airport
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Stansted Airport
- Airport Links
- Shops
- Lounges
Parking & meeting your train
- Airport long-stay car park
Explore the area around Stansted Airport
- Mountfitchet Castle
- Hatfield Forest
About your departure station
Opened in 1991 to serve London’s third airport, Stansted’s sleek Norman Foster designed station mirrors the terminal’s modernity.
The Stansted Express provides fast links to London, while Greater Anglia serves regional routes.
Nearby medieval castles and forests offer tourist contrasts to its aviation focused role.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Stansted Airport as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs)?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.