Stansted Airport train disruption warning with no direct trains this weekend

Stansted Airport has issued a warning to passengers about train disruptions this weekend

One of the UK’s most heavily used airports has issued a warning that rail services to and from the major travel hub will be disrupted this weekend owing to “major engineering works”.

Stansted Airport has confirmed there will be no direct train service to and from London Liverpool Street on 9 and 10 May, with travellers advised to use an alternative route.

The airport, in a post shared on X, stated that “due to planned engineering works” only limited rail replacement services will be in operation.

“There will be no direct train service to and from London Liverpool Street during this time, and passengers travelling to London will be advised to travel via Cambridge and London King’s Cross,” the airport’s message added.

Stansted Express passengers will be directed to travel via Cambridge and King’s Cross, reports the Express.

A notice on the airport’s website read: “Due to engineering work between Waltham Cross and Stansted Airport, direct train services to and from the airport will not operate on Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May. You will need to travel via London Kings Cross and Cambridge.

“We strongly recommend visiting the National Rail website for the latest updates to help you plan your journey in advance and avoid disruption.” Greater Anglia stated: “Network Rail carries out essential engineering works across the Greater Anglia network to maintain and improve the railway, helping ensure your journeys run smoothly and reliably. The easiest way to check if your journey is impacted by engineering works is through our booking engine and app.”

Further disruption is expected at additional locations on Saturday, 9 May, including Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge North to Thetford/ Peterborough. On Sunday, 10 May, services between Bishops Stortford/Hertford East and Waltham Cross will also be affected.