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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 CHF 42 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 CHF 42, while a train costs an average of CHF 91.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 91 Average price | CHF 42 Average price Cheapest | CHF 52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from York to Stansted Mountfitchet
Compare the available ways to get from York to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is CHF 49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF 91.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 91 compared to roughly CHF 52 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Stansted Mountfitchet
How to get from York to Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:59 AM 9h56 York 3:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet CHF 30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:59 AM 9h56 York 3:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet CHF 30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:59 AM 9h56 York 3:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet CHF 30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is CHF 49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average CHF 91.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses 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 London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Stansted Mountfitchet by train.
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