What is the cheapest way to get from Brentford to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Brentford to Stansted is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brentford to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Brentford to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Brentford and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Brentford to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Brent Lea and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Aldwych / Kingsway, Ebbsfleet International station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Brentford and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Brentford to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Syon Lane and arriving at Longfield via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Brentford to Stansted?

The distance between Brentford and Stansted is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

How do I travel from Brentford to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Brentford to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Brentford to Stansted?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Brentford to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brentford to Stansted bus from?

Brentford to Stansted bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Brent Lea station.

Where do I catch the Brentford to Stansted train from?

Brentford to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Syon Lane station.

Train or bus from Brentford to Stansted?

The best way to get from Brentford to Stansted is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 223 bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Brentford to Stansted bus arrive?

Brentford to Stansted bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Brentford to Stansted train arrive?

Brentford to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Brentford to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Brentford to Stansted is 33 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Brentford to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2281+ hotels available in Stansted.

Brentford to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 223 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brentford to Stansted by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Syon Lane to Clapham Junctiontrain Weybridge - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Longfieldtrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 38m
£45–69
Drive 33.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brentford to Stanstedcar 33.3 mi
1h 7m
£9–12
Bus, line 223 bus
1. Take the bus from Brent Lea to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus 223
3h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brentford to Stanstedtaxi 33.3 mi
1h 7m
£140–180
Subway, train, line 223 bus
1. Take the subway from Gunnersbury station to Victoria stationsubway
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
3h 10m

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Syon Lane to Stansted via Clapham Junction, London Victoria, and Longfield in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brent Lea to Labour-in-Vain Road via Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Kingsway, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Ebbsfleet International, Ebbsfleet International station, Garrick Street, and Barrack Row in around 3h 40m.

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