There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 38m£78–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
9h 30m£26–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
7h 36m£58–129Drive 175.3 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Stansteadcar 175.3 mi
3h 14m£43–62Train via Reading
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Romford to Marks Teytrain
6h 53m£92–175Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 2m£35–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Stanstead is 178 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Stanstead is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Stanway Close via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Romford to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Eye to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Stanstead is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Bournemouth to Stanstead.
There are 487+ hotels available in Stanstead.






























