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378 km.
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Manchester, Great Britain → Stansted, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Stansted

Composite routes from Manchester to Stansted

Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
378 km.
from $20
Other
4 h 41 min
Train, Bus
294 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
293 km.
from $134.15
7 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
293 km.
from $118.39
8 h 7 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $117.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$253.16
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$367.08
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$506.31–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$233.43

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Brian Jones Coaches

Phone:
01474 329686
Email:
Website:
brianjonescoaches.com/
Bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
5 times a week

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gravesend
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gravesend
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from London Victoria to Borough
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Paddington station to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.16–$5.32

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

How far is it from Manchester to Stansted?

The distance between Manchester and Stansted is 358 km. The road distance is 379 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted without a car is to train and line 223 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Manchester to Stansted, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Stansted?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stansted is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $391.30 and takes 7h 21m.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stansted is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Stansted. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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