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Compare train and bus for York to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 York to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 7h 59m versus 3h 17m 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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This is compared to other travel options from York to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
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