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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Stansted is to bus which costs £14 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Stansted is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Stansted?

The distance between Bournemouth and Stansted is 141 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £18 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bournemouth to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Stansted?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £18 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Stansted is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bournemouth to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16204+ hotels available in Stansted.

Bournemouth to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Stansted by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h 21m
£18–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
6h 26m
£15–56
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Stanstedcar 125.4 mi
2h 12m
£31–45
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Gravesendtrain
3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
5h
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
5h 40m
£48–107

Bournemouth to Stansted by train, subway, and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Labour-in-Vain Road via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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