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How to get fromSouthampton to Stansteadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Stanstead 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 Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    4h 46m
    £61–112

  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 / ...
    7h 25m
    £27–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    7h 24m
    £37–54

  4. Drive  148.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Stansteadcar car 148.7 mi
    2h 51m
    £38–54

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    4h 57m
    £61–108

Southampton to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stanway Close via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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