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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Stanstead is to bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via St Margaret's Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Thetford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Stanstead?

The distance between Nottingham and Stanstead is 132 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Nottingham to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stanstead bus from?

Nottingham to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stanstead train from?

Nottingham to Stanstead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Nottingham to Stanstead bus arrive?

Nottingham to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Stanstead train arrive?

Nottingham to Stanstead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Stanstead is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Nottingham to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 493+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Nottingham to Stanstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 35m
£58–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
6h 41m
£21–56
Drive 116.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Stansteadcar 116.6 mi
2h 22m
£29–41
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h
£58–91

Nottingham to Stanstead by train, foot, and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Thetford hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Stanway Close via St Margaret's Bus Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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