There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Stanstead by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 11m£85–161Drive 143.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Stansteadcar 143.6 mi
3h 18m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 43m£37–84Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cambridgetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 53m£109–154
Gloucester to Stanstead by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Stanstead is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Gloucester and Stanstead is 184 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Stanstead without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Gloucester to Stanstead, including transfers.
Gloucester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Stanstead is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Gloucester to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Stanstead is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Gloucester to Stanstead.
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