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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to bus via Bedford which costs £13 - £20 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Stanway Close via Airport Bus Station, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Euston station, London Liverpool Street and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Northampton to Stanstead?

The distance between Northampton and Stanstead is 135 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Northampton to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Stanstead bus from?

Northampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Stanstead train from?

Northampton to Stanstead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Northampton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Northampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Stanstead train arrive?

Northampton to Stanstead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Stanstead is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Northampton to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 679+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Northampton to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 27m
£51–101
Bus via Bedford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abington Park to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
7h 18m
£13–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus 707 / ...
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus 786
3. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
6h 25m
£16–30
Drive 82.2 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Stansteadcar 82.2 mi
1h 44m
£21–30
Bus via Bedford #2
1. Take the bus from Theatre District to Bus Stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
7h 26m
£15–20

Northampton to Stanstead by train, subway, foot, and bus

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Distance: 134.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Stanway Close via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Stanway Close via Airport Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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