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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Stanstead is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Bath to Stanstead?

The distance between Bath and Stanstead is 185 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bath to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Stanstead bus from?

Bath to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Bath to Stanstead is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which takes 7h 57m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Bath to Stanstead bus arrive?

Bath to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Stanstead is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Bath to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 461+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Bath to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 55m
£81–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bath Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
9h 28m
£34–70
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 403
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
7h 57m
£36–81
Drive 168.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Stansteadcar 168.8 mi
3h 46m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 14m
£81–154

Bath to Stanstead by train and bus

46Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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