What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Stansted is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Stansted?

The distance between Southampton and Stansted is 111 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Stansted?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Southampton to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Stansted train from?

Southampton to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Where does the Southampton to Stansted train arrive?

Southampton to Stansted train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Stansted is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Southampton to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Stansted.

Southampton to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Stansted by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Ashford International / ...
2h 49m
£58–117
Drive 98.8 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Stanstedcar 98.8 mi
1h 49m
£25–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Hovetrain Southampton Central - Brighton
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
6h 16m
£39–75
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesendtrain
3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
4h 27m

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Distance: 110.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stansted via London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 2h 49m.

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