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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $74 (€61).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.48 (€-27.39). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:47 PM5h28Brighton3:15 AMStansted Mountfitchet$391One-way0 transfers
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- 9:47 PM5h28Brighton3:15 AMStansted Mountfitchet$391One-way0 transfers
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- 9:47 PM5h28Brighton3:15 AMStansted Mountfitchet$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
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