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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Southampton is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Southampton Central via Marks Tey, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Southampton?

The distance between Stanstead and Southampton is 150 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Stanstead to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Southampton bus from?

Stanstead to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Stanstead to Southampton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Stanstead to Southampton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stanstead to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Southampton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Stanstead to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Southampton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Southampton 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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 28m
£60–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 10m
£23–39
Drive 149.2 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Southamptoncar 149.2 mi
2h 53m
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 43m
£93–137

Stanstead to Southampton by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 149.5 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Southampton Central via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Coach Station via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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