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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester 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 Manchester will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
W34185+
P66175+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34059+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+
P76258
P76255+
G00960+
C24708+
G08095
W34040+
P66222+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34198+
P76276+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34198+
P76276+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34040+
P66222+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34185+
P66175+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
W34102+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+
P66668
W34210+
P76270+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London EustonOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $158 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester costing on average $199 (€162).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $109 (€89) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P66175+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34185 | 8:15 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h29 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34059+ P76258 | On time 8:20 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h45 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P66668+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34102 | 8:40 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h39 | 12:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
G00960+ G08095+ C24708+ P76255 | 9:13 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h38 | 1:51 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 transfers | |
P66222+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34040 | 9:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
P76270+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34210 | 9:22 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h43 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ W34198+ P76276 | 9:52 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 1:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
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