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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Bath is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Bath?

The distance between Stanstead and Bath is 177 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Stanstead to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Bath bus from?

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

Train or bus from Stanstead to Bath?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Bath is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Stanstead to Bath bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stanstead to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Bath is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Stanstead to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Bath.

Stanstead to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Bath 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 Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 33m
£62–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Guineas Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Horse Racing Museum to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bath Bus Stationbus
9h 19m
£25–74
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 403
7h 49m
£41–93
Drive 169 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Bathcar 169 mi
3h 45m
£41–59
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
4h 37m
£58–276

Stanstead to Bath by bus and train

82Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Bath Spa via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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