There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 20m£63–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
9h 22m£22–37Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 36m£29–48Drive 148.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton Port to Stansteadcar 148.7 mi
2h 53m£38–54Train, line 43 bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
- Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
5h 30m£64–122
Southampton Port to Stanstead by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Stanway Close via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Southampton Port and Stanstead is 152 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead, including transfers.
Southampton Port to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Stanstead is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Stanway Close via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Stanway Close via Marlands, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton Port to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton Port to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Stanstead is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Southampton Port to Stanstead.
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