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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 204 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 L 204, while a train costs an average of L 357.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 357 Average price | L 204 Average price Cheapest | L 141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is L 153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average L 357.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around L 357 compared to roughly L 141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 215. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 30m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:38 AM 4h27 Canterbury 9:05 AM Stansted Mountfitchet L 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:38 AM 4h27 Canterbury 9:05 AM Stansted Mountfitchet L 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:38 AM 4h27 Canterbury 9:05 AM Stansted Mountfitchet L 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is L 153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average L 357.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, University Of Kent and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Greater Anglia to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
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