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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.03 (€-22.91). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 32m 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.
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How to get from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:05 AM3h15Northampton8:20 AMStansted Mountfitchet$521One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 AM3h15Northampton8:20 AMStansted Mountfitchet$521One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 AM3h15Northampton8:20 AMStansted Mountfitchet$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
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