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How to get fromManchester to Stanstedby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    3h 3m
    £72–236

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    7h 38m
    £13–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 540 / ...
    7h 33m
    £28–85

  4. Drive 209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Stanstedcar car 209.5 mi
    4h 35m
    £51–73

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    5h 21m
    £74–253

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    7h 4m
    £178–516

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 26m
    £66–205

Manchester to Stansted by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £9–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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