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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Stansted is to fly and train which costs £95 - £370 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs £95 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Rīga and arriving at Chislehurst War Memorial via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, Victoria Coach Station and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 33m.

How far is it from Riga to Stansted?

The distance between Riga and Stansted is 1079 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Stansted without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 19m and costs £240 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Riga to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Stansted bus from?

Riga to Stansted bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Stansted train from?

Riga to Stansted train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train, bus or fly from Riga to Stansted?

The best way to get from Riga to Stansted is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs £160 - £490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £370 - £850 and takes 44h 33m, you could also bus, which costs £170 - £420 and takes 43h 11m.

Where does the Riga to Stansted bus arrive?

Riga to Stansted bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Dortmund station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Stansted?

Stansted is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 7:58 AM in Riga and 5:58 AM in Stansted.

Where does the Riga to Stansted train arrive?

Riga to Stansted train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17116+ hotels available in Stansted.

Riga to Stansted - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Stansted by plane, bus, train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to London City Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RIX - LCY
9h 51m
£163–484
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane RIX - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 18m
£98–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraalbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
40h 19m
£242–456
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain 474
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
44h 33m
£377–828
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Riga to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
22h 43m
£399–526
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RIX - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 38m
£98–391
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane RIX - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 57m
£128–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Dortmundbus 846421
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
43h 11m
£172–418
Bus, train via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
44h 34m
£194–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stanstedcar
23h 47m
£293–463

Riga to Stansted by bus and train

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Distance: 1,072.7 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Stansted, England?

Air Baltic, KLM, and five other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to London City Airport (LCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Stansted via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 44h 33m.

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