What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Stanstead Abbotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Abbotts Court via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Stanstead Abbotts is 203 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts bus from?

Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £430 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts.

Where can I stay near Stanstead Abbotts?

There are 996+ hotels available in Stanstead Abbotts.

Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
3h 41m
£57–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023
5h 29m
£19–41
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts177.4 mi
3h 35m
£45–64
Line 87 bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Street
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to St Margarets (Herts)
4h 35m
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Tesco737
6h 54m
£43–51
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 13m
£207–421
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 4m
£76–203
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
6h 37m
£81–209
Line 87 bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Street
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to St Margarets (Herts)
5h 28m

Greater Manchester to Stanstead Abbotts by bus, train, and subway

278Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Stanstead Abbotts, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stockport to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–280 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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