What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Stansted to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Melton Mowbray via London Bridge and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Stansted to East Midlands?

The distance between Stansted and East Midlands is 150 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted to East Midlands without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Stansted to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Stansted to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to East Midlands train from?

Stansted to East Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.

Where does the Stansted to East Midlands train arrive?

Stansted to East Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.

Can I drive from Stansted to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to East Midlands is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Stansted to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1903+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Stansted to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stansted to East Midlands by taxi, train, car, or bus

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Melton Mowbraytrain
5. Take the taxi from Melton Mowbray to East Midlandstaxi
3h 4m
£124–177
Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to East Midlandscar 138.3 mi
2h 32m
£35–50
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 52m
£100–150

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Stansted, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to East Midlands via Barrack Row, Gravesend, London Bridge, Cambridge, and Melton Mowbray in around 5h 52m.

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