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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £11 - £75 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Manchester to Stansted?

The distance between Manchester and Stansted is 224 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted without a car is to train and line 223 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Manchester to Stansted, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Stansted?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £200 - £470 and takes 7h 3m.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stansted is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Manchester to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16204+ hotels available in Stansted.

Manchester to Stansted - 8 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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 223 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
4h 41m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
7h 28m
£11–72
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stanstedcar 209.5 mi
4h 35m
£52–75
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 22m
£75–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
7h 33m
£28–76
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
7h 3m
£209–464
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 31m
£70–235
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 14m
£87–299

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

57Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Stansted.

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and five other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY) every 4 hours.

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