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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 48m
    £66–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk950
    8h 21m
    £25–53

  3. Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    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 48m
    £32–69

  4. Drive 148.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Stansteadcar car 148.7 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–53

  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 / ...
    5h 1m
    £66–147

Southampton to Stanstead by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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