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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to Airport Transfer which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £85 - £160.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to London Stansted Airport (STN) station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Stansted Airport via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

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

The distance between Manchester and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 221 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN), including transfers.

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

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

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

Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 4h 27m.

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

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

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

Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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

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Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) - 12 ways to travel via train

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There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
3h 6m
£86–155
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to London Stansted-STNrideshare 187.6 mi
3h 22m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
5h 32m
£42–101
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)car 187.6 mi
3h 22m
£46–66
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
4h 27m
£44–157
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 49m
£106–161
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 52m
£103–158
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain
4h 6m
£93–297
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 25m
£56–155
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain
4h 51m
£126–255
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 38m
£62–148
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 56m
£111–254

Manchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stansted Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, and Tottenham Hale in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Station via Golders Green Station in around 5h 32m.

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