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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Leiston is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Leiston is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Leiston?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Saxmundham via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Stansted to Leiston?

The distance between Stansted and Leiston is 118 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Leiston without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Stansted to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Leiston train from?

Stansted to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Where does the Stansted to Leiston train arrive?

Stansted to Leiston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Leiston is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Stansted to Leiston.

Where can I stay near Leiston?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Leiston.

Stansted to Leiston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stansted to Leiston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Saxmundhamtrain Ipswich - Norwich / ...
3h 27m
£82–134
Drive 100.4 mi
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1. Drive from Stansted to Leistoncar 100.4 mi
2h 1m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
5h 18m
£46–83

Stansted to Leiston by bus and train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Leiston via Ebbsfleet International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, and Saxmundham in around 3h 27m.

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