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How to get fromBradford to Stanstedby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 41m
    £114–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561
    7h 13m
    £45–77

  3. Drive  222.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Stanstedcar car 222.9 mi
    3h 48m
    £55–80

  4. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LBA - LCY
    7h 50m
    £265–467

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Forster Square to King's Crosstrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross
    5h 7m
    £79–114

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to King's Crosstrain train Bradford Interchange - London Kings Cross
    5h 29m
    £70–106

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LBA - LGW
    7h 52m
    £65–178

Bradford to Stansted by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Stansted, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Golders Green Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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