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 via Meopham which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

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 4m and costs £95 - £160.

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 4m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Manchester to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or fly from Manchester to Stansted?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £180 - £430 and takes 7h 15m.

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 16919+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 4m
£97–155
Bus, train via Meopham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 17m
£32–59
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stanstedcar 209.5 mi
4h 38m
£52–74
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train, line 408 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to London Bridge stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
4. Take the bus from High Street to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 33m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
8h 22m
£52–120
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
7h 15m
£185–430
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 3m
£85–261

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

41Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Stansted.

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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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