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Compare train for Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $438.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $438 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $356 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€70) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 5m 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 Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM 9h40 Plymouth 6:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 9h40 Plymouth 6:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 AM 9h40 Plymouth 6:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $356 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $438 (€368).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
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