What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Stanstead is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Liverpool Street and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Stanstead?

The distance between Leicester and Stanstead is 167 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Stanstead without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Leicester to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Stanstead bus from?

Leicester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Stanstead train from?

Leicester to Stanstead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Leicester to Stanstead is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 42 bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Leicester to Stanstead bus arrive?

Leicester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Stanstead train arrive?

Leicester to Stanstead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Stanstead is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Leicester to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 678+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Leicester to Stanstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 45m
£81–140
Drive 97.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Stansteadcar 97.3 mi
2h 3m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 312 / ...
6h 6m
£54–76
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
4h 53m
£72–108
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 55m
£61–92
Bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
6h 22m
£25–54

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Stanway Close via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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