A MAJOR airport in the UK is launching new overnight weekend trains for the first time.
Late-night airport passengers no longer need to break the bank to hail a cab.
Stansted Airport is launching an overnight weekend train service Credit: Alamy
Stansted Express trains will run until 5am on weekends Credit: Alamy
Thousands of heading to and from London Stansted Airport will soon be able to catch trains through the night.
Stansted Express is launching a trial overnight service that will run every Friday night into Saturday morning from July 3.
The new service is aimed at passengers travelling on late-night and early-morning flights during the busy holiday season.
During the summer trial, trains will run every 30 minutes between 11.30pm and 5am, linking Stansted Airport with Tottenham Hale and London Liverpool Street.
Most of the overnight trains will operate between Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale, where passengers can connect with the Victoria line Night Tube to continue their journeys across London.
A handful of early morning services will also start from, or continue to, London Liverpool Street.
The journey from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale takes around 36 minutes, providing a quick link into the capital.
Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, said: “These overnight Stansted Express services will make a real difference to people arriving late or travelling for early flights – connecting them straight into London via the Night Tube.
“Alongside contactless ticketing at every London airport, we’re building a railway that works for passengers and drives growth across the country.”
The trial will be running until September 25, giving flyers more options during the busy holiday season.
Stansted Express will evaluate how many passengers use the late-night trains during the trial before deciding whether to make them permanent.
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