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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14 (-€11). The journey takes 2h 57m versus 1h 35m 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 Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:55 PM 3h10 Norwich 4:05 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:55 PM 3h10 Norwich 4:05 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:02 AM 2h33 Norwich 4:35 AM Stansted Mountfitchet $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:05 AM 3h00 Norwich 12:05 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 AM 2h50 Norwich 1:05 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $56 (€47).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express.
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