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Compare bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 1h 43m 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:58 PM 4h57 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Basingstoke $84 1 One-way 5 transfers
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7:58 PM 4h57 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Basingstoke $84 1 One-way 5 transfers
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7:58 PM 4h57 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Basingstoke $84 1 One-way 5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Basingstoke costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Basingstoke take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Basingstoke as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z).
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Basingstoke station (BSK).
- Travel with National Express to go to Basingstoke by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway to go to Basingstoke by train.
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