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Compare bus, flight, and train for Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF32, while a train costs an average of CHF84.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF32 Average price Cheapest | CHF84 Average price | CHF70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF84.
A bus is CHF80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF112.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around CHF32 compared to roughly CHF70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF38. The journey takes 5h 45m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:20 AM6h00Manchester12:20 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:20 AM6h00Manchester12:20 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM6h00Manchester12:20 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:00 AM6h20Manchester4:20 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF261One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM6h20Manchester5:20 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF271One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM7h55Manchester10:25 PMStansted MountfitchetCHF341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF84.
A bus is CHF80 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF112.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
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