What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from London Eye and arriving at Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Stanstead?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Stanstead is 78 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £20 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus from?

Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Stanstead is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Waterloo Station to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 638+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Waterloo Station to Stanstead - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 44 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead by train, bus, subway, or car

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
3h 31m
£20–51
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Stansteadcar 65.8 mi
1h 36m
£16–24
Subway, train, line 41 bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Stratford stationsubway
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41
3h 46m
£29–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 60
5h 15m
£19–29

Waterloo Station to Stanstead by subway, train, and bus

74Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Stanstead.

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a bus from London Eye to Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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