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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Stansted is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Stansted?

The distance between Plymouth and Stansted is 261 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Plymouth to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Stansted bus from?

Plymouth to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Stansted?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Plymouth to Stansted bus arrive?

Plymouth to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Plymouth to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Stansted is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Plymouth to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17068+ hotels available in Stansted.

Plymouth to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h 58m
£130–244
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
8h 50m
£44–79
Drive 240.1 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth to Stanstedcar 240.1 mi
4h 6m
£59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
8h 57m
£51–118

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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