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

The cheapest way to get from London to Stanstead is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between London and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Stratford City Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Coach Station, High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from London to Stanstead?

The distance between London and Stanstead is 66 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 41 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from London to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Stanstead bus from?

London to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Stratford City Bus Station.

Where does the London to Stanstead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Stanstead is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from London to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 673+ hotels available in Stanstead.

London to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 41 bus, and line 43 bus

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

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Train, line 41 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
2h 55m
£29–53
Bus, line 316 bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to High Streetbus 316 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41
4h 54m
£15–36
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3h 17m
£29–53
Drive 65.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Stansteadcar 65.7 mi
1h 36m
£17–24
Train, bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Southtrain
2. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41
3h 40m
£30–64

London to Stanstead by train and bus

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from London Liverpool Street to Stanway Close via Stratford (London), Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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