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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 33m.

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 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

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 Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Manchester?

The distance between Stanstead and Manchester is 208 miles. The road distance is 191 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 42m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Manchester train from?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Manchester is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 42m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester bus arrive?

Stanstead to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Manchester train arrive?

Stanstead to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Manchester is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Stanstead to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3598+ 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 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 42m
£124–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 33m
£27–41
Drive 189.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Manchestercar 189.9 mi
3h 44m
£47–68
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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 53m
£102–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 16m
£84–133
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 30m
£90–130
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
7h 20m
£232–376

Stanstead to Manchester by bus and foot

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Millennium Point in around 8h 33m.

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