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How to get fromSouthampton to London Stansted Airportby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to London Stansted Airport by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Stansted Express
    2h 35m
    £55–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3h 55m
    £23–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    3h 5m
    £40–91

  4. Drive 117.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to London Stansted Airportcar car 117.1 mi
    2h 15m
    £29–41

  5. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    4h 56m
    £23–57

Southampton to London Stansted Airport by train, subway, and foot

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and London Stansted Airport, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to London Stansted Airport via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Bank station, London Liverpool Street, and Stansted Airport in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 55m.

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