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 £30 - £55 and takes 7h 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 3m and costs £100 - £220.

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 3m and costs £100 - £220.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Stansted?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £600 and takes 7h 7m.

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 16348+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

There are 7 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 3m
£102–215
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
7h 37m
£33–53
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stanstedcar 209.5 mi
4h 35m
£51–74
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 Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 29m
£75–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
7h 41m
£42–73
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
7h 7m
£186–588
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 27m
£74–244

Manchester to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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 £65–180 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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