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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.

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, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Hale Station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Manchester?

The distance between Stanstead and Manchester is 256 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 via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Manchester train from?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Audley End station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester train arrive?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Hale 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 3639+ hotels available in Manchester.

Stanstead to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Stanstead to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
5h 36m
£91–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 53m
£40–91
Drive 180.6 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Manchestercar 180.6 mi
4h 6m
£44–64
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 43m
£96–335
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 45m
£98–144
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 11m
£94–159
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 19m
£60–163
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
8h 10m
£120–440
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 28m
£131–331

Stanstead to Manchester by bus, train, and subway

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Manchester Piccadilly via Bus Station, Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 8h 53m.

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