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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Stanstead is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Poole to Stanstead?

The distance between Poole and Stanstead is 192 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Stanstead without a car is to train via The Bricklayers Arms which takes 5h 33m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Poole to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Stanstead bus from?

Poole to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Poole to Stanstead is to train via The Bricklayers Arms which takes 5h 33m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Poole to Stanstead bus arrive?

Poole to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Stanstead is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Poole to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 471+ hotels available in Stanstead.

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

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

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Train via The Bricklayers Arms
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 33m
£80–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Horse Racing Museumbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
10h 13m
£35–71
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 13m
£36–79
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Stansteadcar 178 mi
3h 26m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 54m
£80–184

Poole to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Stanway Close via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, The Bricklayers Arms, and Bus Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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