Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 21:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 240
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$76.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 43m
Train operators 5

Going from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet by train

About to set off from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Manchester and Stansted Mountfitchet: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$76.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Manchester and Stansted Mountfitchet

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:05

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:15

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:55

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:55

  • Average number of daily trains: 36 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 20 minutes

Average train travel time from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 21 minutes, travelling a total distance of 240 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet trains

Tickets for travel to Stansted Mountfitchet along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Stansted Mountfitchet.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Manchester to Stansted Mountfitchet covers 240 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.