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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Stanstead is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from Dover to Stanstead?

The distance between Dover and Stanstead is 142 miles. The road distance is 116 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dover to Stanstead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dover to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Stanstead is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Dover to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 302+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Dover to Stanstead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Stanstead 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, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 8m
£32–111
Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Stansteadcar 115.3 mi
2h 15m
£28–41
Bus, train, line 44 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus
2. Take the bus from Deyncourt Gardens to Harold Wood Stationbus 346
3. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Shenfield stationbus D
4. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
5h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 29m
£39–109

Dover to Stanstead by train and bus

83Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Stanstead.

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Stanway Close via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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