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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 3h 55m versus 2h 20m 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:55 PM5h05Stansted Mountfitchet12:00 AMSouthampton$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:55 PM5h05Stansted Mountfitchet12:00 AMSouthampton$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:05 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet3:00 AMSouthampton$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:05 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet2:00 AMSouthampton$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Southampton costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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