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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Stansted is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Stansted is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Ebbsfleet International station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Stansted?

The distance between Nottingham and Stansted is 158 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Nottingham to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Stansted?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stansted is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Nottingham to Stansted bus arrive?

Nottingham to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Nottingham to Stansted train arrive?

Nottingham to Stansted train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Stansted is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Nottingham to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17020+ hotels available in Stansted.

Nottingham to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 30m
£97–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Marble Archbus 450 / ...
6h 2m
£39–86
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Stanstedcar 157.6 mi
2h 46m
£39–56
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus 223
4h 3m

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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