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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £28 - £55 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Stansted is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Bristol to Stansted?

The distance between Bristol and Stansted is 154 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Bristol to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Stansted bus from?

Bristol to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Stansted train from?

Bristol to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Stansted?

The best way to get from Bristol to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bristol to Stansted bus arrive?

Bristol to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bristol to Stansted train arrive?

Bristol to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Stansted is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Bristol to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17135+ hotels available in Stansted.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Stansted by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 22m
£81–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
5h 29m
£29–53
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Stanstedcar 148.8 mi
2h 30m
£37–53
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 24m
£69–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
5h 54m
£31–71

Bristol to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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