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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Stansted to Manchester?

The distance between Stansted and Manchester is 216 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Stansted to Manchester, including transfers.

Train or fly from Stansted to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stansted to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £180 - £600 and takes 6h 10m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Stansted to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Stansted to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stansted 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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 16m
£98–223
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 48m
£33–52
Train, bus via Meopham
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
7h
£40–60
Drive 209.3 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Manchestercar 209.3 mi
4h 36m
£52–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 54m
£69–243
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 10m
£186–588
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 43m
£73–247
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 35m
£114–261

Stansted to Manchester by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and five other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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