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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £285.
Distance: 290 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £285 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £80.
A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £285.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 4h 14m 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.
How to get to Stansted Mountfitchet from Exeter by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Stansted Mountfitchet are London, Cambridge, Oxford, Ely and Bishop's Stortford. 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.
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.
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.
Bishop's Stortford is a historic market town known for its Georgian streets, riverside setting and independent shops. It blends old coaching-town character with modern amenities and easy access to nearby countryside.
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 Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £80.
A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £285.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 55m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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