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 £45 - £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 £45 - £65.

How far is it from Stanstead to Manchester?

The distance between Stanstead and Manchester is 208 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 Doncaster which takes 4h 43m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Stanstead to Manchester, including transfers.

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 2098+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Stanstead to Manchester by train, car, bus, 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 via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 43m
£96–184
Drive 180.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Manchestercar 180.6 mi
4h 6m
£45–65
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Lucas Roadbus
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
£96–287
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 59m
£93–144
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 32m
£54–164
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 24m
£133–293
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 41m
£99–255

Stanstead to Manchester by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Manchester.

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stanstead to Manchester Piccadilly via Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, and Doncaster in around 4h 43m.

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