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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Manchester?

The distance between Stanstead and Manchester is 214 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Stanstead to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Manchester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Stanstead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester bus arrive?

Stanstead to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Manchester is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Stanstead to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 2184+ hotels available in Manchester.

Stanstead to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Stanstead to Manchester 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 Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 38m
£93–144
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Manchestercar 180.6 mi
4h 6m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
10h 4m
£47–111
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 39m
£101–297
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
7h 21m
£54–204
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
7h 40m
£98–284
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 26m
£139–312

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

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Manchester.

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Distance: 212.8 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 4m.

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