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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Stansted is to bus and train via Meopham which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Stansted is to drive which takes 2h and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Oxford to Stansted?

The distance between Oxford and Stansted is 99 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Oxford to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Stansted train from?

Oxford to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Where does the Oxford to Stansted train arrive?

Oxford to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Stansted is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Oxford to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Stansted.

Oxford to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Stansted by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
2h 40m
£56–108
Bus, train via Meopham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
4h 40m
£17–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
4h 36m
£18–33
Drive 80.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Stanstedcar 80.5 mi
2h
£20–29
Bus, train via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesendtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 31m
£34–64

Oxford to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 2h 40m.

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