What is the cheapest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to bus via Cambridge which costs £8 - £12 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at Stanway Close via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station and Westfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Northampton to Stanstead?

The distance between Northampton and Stanstead is 134 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

How do I travel from Northampton to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Northampton to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Northampton to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Northampton to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Stanstead bus from?

Northampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Northampton to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Cambridge, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Northampton to Stanstead bus arrive?

Northampton to Stanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Stanstead is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Northampton to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 140+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Northampton to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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 Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 47m
£44–140
Bus via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 41
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
6h 55m
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus X4
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain
6h 54m
£29–50
Drive 82.1 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Stansteadcar 82.1 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus 707
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
7h 17m
£38–69

Northampton to Stanstead by train, subway, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Stanstead.

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Distance: 133.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Stanway Close via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Stanway Close via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and Westfield in around 6h 55m.

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