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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
€32
Average ticket price on Oct 28
€37
Fastest journey on Oct 28
9 h
Average journey duration on Oct 28
10 h 32 m
Buses on Oct 28
3
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to York will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 3 buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to York, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 10 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest buses will take 13 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to York run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted Mountfitchet to York.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 9h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 8h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €50 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to York buses for today, Tuesday, October 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 9h00 | 8:10 PM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 13h35 | 12:25 PM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Stansted Mountfitchet to York buses use the to York, Station Rd station pair, with some services arriving at York, Rail Station. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
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