There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Stanstead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
7h£127–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
11h 34m£51–79Drive 284.2 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Stansteadcar 284.2 mi
5h 11m£72–104Train via Cheltenham
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridge Southtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
10h 46m£160–239
Plymouth to Stanstead by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Stanstead is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Stanstead is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Plymouth and Stanstead is 296 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Plymouth to Stanstead, including transfers.
Plymouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Stanstead is to train which takes 7h and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
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- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridge South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Plymouth to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Stanstead is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Plymouth to Stanstead.
There are 497+ hotels available in Stanstead.