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

The cheapest way to get from London to Stanstead is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between London and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Scotchford Bridge via Bus Interchange and West Suffolk Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from London to Stanstead?

The distance between London and Stanstead is 73 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from London to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Stanstead bus from?

London to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Stanstead bus arrive?

London to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from London to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Stanstead is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from London to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 638+ hotels available in Stanstead.

London to Stanstead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and line 41 bus

There are 4 ways to get from London 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 London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
3h 2m
£19–49
Drive 65.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Stansteadcar 65.7 mi
1h 36m
£16–23
Train, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
3h 15m
£30–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Interchangebus 491 / ...
4h 42m
£36–63

London to Stanstead by train and bus

84Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Stanstead.

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Distance: 72.8 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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