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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 train costs an average of £46, while a coach costs an average of £51.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£13. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Stansted Mountfitchet from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southampton 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Southampton to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Stansted Mountfitchet as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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