Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 240 kilometres.

Train cost from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester

Ready to book tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Stansted Mountfitchet and Manchester typically run US$144.73.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester:

  • 00:18 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:37 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:48 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:51 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 29 minutes from Stansted Mountfitchet toward Manchester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 24 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 24 minutes, travelling a total distance of 240 kilometres.

Booking Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester trains in advance

Booking your Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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More information on train travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester by train?

The trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester covers a distance of 240 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester?

The cheapest fare on this route is US$144.73. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester?

The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 24 minutes.