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Compare train and bus for London to Stamford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stamford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. 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 train costs an average of €31, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 London to Stamford:
A train is €0.16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Stamford costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Stamford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stamford
How to get from London to Stamford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stamford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G80182+
G009793:47 PM1h19London Kings Cross (KGX)5:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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G009793:47 PM1h19London Kings Cross (KGX)5:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G80182+
G009793:47 PM1h19London Kings Cross (KGX)5:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€291One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G009866:45 PM1h21London Kings Cross (KGX)8:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€301One-way1 transfer
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G009835:47 PM1h19London Kings Cross (KGX)7:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€341One-way1 transfer
G80145+
G009804:33 PM1h33London Kings Cross (KGX)6:06 PMStamford station (SMD)€341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stamford:
A train is €0.16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Stamford costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Stamford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stamford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Stamford station (SMD).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stamford by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains, Great Northern to go to Stamford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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