What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Hale Station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester is 221 miles. The road distance is 180.8 miles.

How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester bus from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester bus arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

Can I drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

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Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester?

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train

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There are 9 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Haletrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 16m
£85–157
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Manchesterrideshare 179.8 mi
3h 47m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h 6m
£42–102
Drive 179.8 mi
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchestercar 179.8 mi
3h 47m
£44–63
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3h 32m
£47–152
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 36m
£107–161
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 36m
£104–164
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 22m
£58–150
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 53m
£89–307

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester by train

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Golders Green Station in around 6h 6m.

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