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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Stanstead is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arriving at Stanway Close via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Bridge station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Brighton to Stanstead?

The distance between Brighton and Stanstead is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Stanstead without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Brighton to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Stanstead bus from?

Brighton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Stanstead train from?

Brighton to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Brighton to Stanstead is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Brighton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Brighton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge station.

Where does the Brighton to Stanstead train arrive?

Brighton to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Stanstead is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Brighton to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 489+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Brighton to Stanstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 31m
£56–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Cambridgebus Uk066
6h 45m
£20–32
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Stansteadcar 115.8 mi
2h 15m
£29–42
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 41m
£57–93
Train, subway, line 320 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 320 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41
5h 19m
£52–88
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 30m
£82–93

Brighton to Stanstead by bus

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Stanway Close via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Cambridge 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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