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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stanstead is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Manchester to Stanstead?

The distance between Manchester and Stanstead is 251 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stanstead without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 49m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Manchester to Stanstead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stanstead is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Manchester to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 339+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Manchester to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and line 47 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Stanstead by train, car, 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.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 49m
£113–182
Drive 189 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Stansteadcar 189 mi
3h 42m
£47–67
Train, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain
4. Take the bus from St Benedicts Catholic School to Scotchford Bridgebus 47
6h 37m
£69–127
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 46m
£97–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
7h 1m
£98–155

Manchester to Stanstead by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Stanstead.

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Distance: 250 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stanstead via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, and Sudbury (Suffolk) in around 4h 49m.

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