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 station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at Stanway Close via London Liverpool Street Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

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 25m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 Arriva UK, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Stanstead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Finsbury Square 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 635+ 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 25m
£20–51
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Stansteadcar 65.8 mi
1h 36m
£17–24
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 45m
£29–52
Line 76 bus, bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Finsbury Squarebus 76
2. Take the bus from London Liverpool Street Station to London Stansted Airport Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
5h 56m

Waterloo Station to Stanstead by subway, train, and bus

84Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Stanway Close via Finsbury Square, London Liverpool Street Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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