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 £16 - £28 and takes 8h 6m.

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 London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Osborne Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Brighton to Stanstead?

The distance between Brighton and Stanstead is 128 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 and line 44 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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.

Train or bus from Brighton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Brighton to Stanstead is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs £16 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Brighton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Brighton to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U 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 454+ hotels available in Stanstead.

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

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 27m
£60–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
8h 6m
£16–27
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Stansteadcar 115.8 mi
2h 15m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 40m
£76–148
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 32m
£36–88

Brighton to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

88Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Stanway Close via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Scotchford Bridge via Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Railway Station, and West Suffolk Hospital in around 5h 40m.

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