How to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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$38

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$40

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$30

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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1h 50m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Stansted Mountfitchet including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.55 (€-6.14). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 1h 50m 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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from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet

How to get from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX737
    4:05 AM3h42
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:47 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX737
    4:05 AM3h42
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    7:47 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01000+Great Western RailwayG15041+Elizabeth lineC37849+Greater AngliaP66360
    9:18 AM2h29
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:47 AMStansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    $951One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15120+Greater AngliaP76291+Elizabeth lineC37432
    9:32 AM2h41
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:13 PMStansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34863+Elizabeth lineC38194+Greater AngliaP66360
    9:00 AM2h47
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:47 AMStansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00997+Elizabeth lineC37810+Greater AngliaP76279
    8:16 AM2h57
    Oxford station (OXF)
    11:13 AMStansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    6:50 PM3h52
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:42 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    4:25 PM4h07
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    8:32 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX737
    6:05 AM4h07
    Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    10:12 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet

Travel to Stansted Mountfitchet easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Stansted Mountfitchet including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 17m.

The distance from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is:
  • Around 43 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet often also extend their vacation to go to London, Stratford, Luton, Cambridge, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stansted Mountfitchet and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stansted Mountfitchet to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To enjoy the main attractions of Stansted Mountfitchet, such as Mountfitchet Castle and the House on the Hill Toy Museum, one to two days are typically sufficient.
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