What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Oxford is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Queens Lane via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Oxford via Marks Tey, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Oxford?

The distance between Stanstead and Oxford is 134 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Oxford?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Stanstead to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Oxford bus from?

Stanstead to Oxford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Oxford train from?

Stanstead to Oxford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Oxford?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 41 bus and line 86 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Stanstead to Oxford bus arrive?

Stanstead to Oxford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Oxford train arrive?

Stanstead to Oxford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Oxford is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Stanstead to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Oxford.

Stanstead to Oxford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 41 bus, and line 86 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Oxford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
4h 10m
£60–111
Drive 101.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Oxfordcar 101.4 mi
2h 32m
£25–37
Line 41 bus, line 86 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 86 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
6h 44m
£28–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
7h 41m
£28–61

Stanstead to Oxford by bus and train

128Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Oxford via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Queens Lane via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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