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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Stansted 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 Waterloo East to Otfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    2h 39m
    £70–119

  2. Bus, train via Flagstone Paving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    5h 47m
    £23–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    5h 38m
    £26–45

  4. Drive  98.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Stanstedcar car 98.8 mi
    1h 49m
    £25–36

  5. Train, line 223 bus via Quarry Hill Parade

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tonbridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 52m

  6. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    4h 27m

Southampton to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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 Otford in around 2h 39m.

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