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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Stanstead is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 55m.

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 Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Leicester to Stanstead?

The distance between Leicester and Stanstead is 168 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 which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leicester to Stanstead bus arrive?

Leicester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside 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 677+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Leicester to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 47 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 27m
£80–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
4h 55m
£19–41
Drive 97.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Stansteadcar 97.3 mi
2h 3m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
4h 40m
£59–87
Train, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Scotchford Bridgebus 47A / ...
4h 42m
£60–90

Leicester to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stanway Close via Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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