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 31m.

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 Thetford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Manchester?

The distance between Stanstead and Manchester is 213 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 37m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Manchester train from?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester train arrive?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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 3601+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanstead to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 37m
£98–154
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Manchestercar 180.6 mi
4h 6m
£45–64
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 31m
£47–111
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 40m
£100–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Railway Stationbus 47A
2. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 14m
£108–176
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 16m
£54–214
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 6m
£67–181

Stanstead to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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 £95–150 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 31m.

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