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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £164 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 train costs an average of £164, while a flight costs an average of £402.
Distance: 254 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£164 Average Price Cheapest | £402 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 the available ways to get from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A train is £238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £164 compared to roughly £49 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.
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The most popular day trips by train from Stansted Mountfitchet are London, Cambridge, Ely and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Stansted Mountfitchet on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Ely is a small Cambridgeshire cathedral city known for Ely Cathedral and its setting above the fens. The compact centre and riverside on the Great Ouse give it a calm historic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Travel to Stansted Mountfitchet easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A train is £238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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