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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Nottingham is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Nottingham via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Nottingham?

The distance between Stanstead and Nottingham is 119 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Stanstead to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Nottingham bus from?

Stanstead to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Nottingham train from?

Stanstead to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Stanstead to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stanstead to Nottingham train arrive?

Stanstead to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Nottingham is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Stanstead to Nottingham.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Stanstead to Nottingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 29m
£105–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 6m
£19–34
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Nottinghamcar 117.1 mi
2h 23m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
5h 54m
£57–91

Stanstead to Nottingham by bus, foot, and train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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