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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Stanstead is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £170 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Stanstead is to fly and train which takes 7h 31m and costs £95 - £280.

How far is it from Dublin to Stanstead?

The distance between Dublin and Stanstead is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Stanstead without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 28m and costs £170 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Dublin to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 352+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Dublin to Stanstead - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Stanstead by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Stansteadcar
10h 59m
£79–546
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 37m
£34–165
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
11h 28m
£173–381
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
7h 31m
£99–276
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thetfordtrain
15h 8m
£148–258
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 41 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus
7h 57m
£94–248
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
8h 5m
£71–235
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
8h 7m
£72–252
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
9h 37m
£90–287
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train, line 47 bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Bury St Edmundstrain
4. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Scotchford Bridgebus
10h 26m
£75–213

Dublin to Stanstead by ferry, train, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

15h 8mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Stanstead.

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Distance: 386.9 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Stanstead, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Stanstead. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Stanstead. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Stanstead via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, King's Cross, Cambridge, and Bury St Edmunds in around 11h 28m.

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