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 £45 - £120 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £95 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Stansted?

The distance between Manchester and Stansted is 216 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 which takes 3h 5m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Manchester to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stansted train from?

Manchester to Stansted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or fly from Manchester to Stansted?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £210 - £420 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Stansted train arrive?

Manchester to Stansted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stansted is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Manchester to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16865+ hotels available in Stansted.

Manchester to Stansted - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 5m
£99–159
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
8h 37m
£50–118
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stanstedcar 209.5 mi
4h 38m
£52–75
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 28m
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 Waterloo East to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 12m
£130–282
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
7h 17m
£215–411
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
7h 44m
£66–235

Manchester to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. 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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