There are 5 ways to get from Southampton 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 2m£67–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
8h 40m£28–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
7h£46–102Drive 148.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Stansteadcar 148.7 mi
2h 51m£37–53Bus 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 / ...
7h 52m£30–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Stanstead is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton 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 2m.
The distance between Southampton and Stanstead is 150 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Southampton to Stanstead, including transfers.
Southampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Stanstead is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 52m.
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 5h 2m. 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 52m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Eye to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Stanstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Stanstead is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Southampton to Stanstead.
There are 486+ hotels available in Stanstead.