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Heathrow - Stansted Bus Shuttle Transfer

National Express Airport Coach Service - High Frequency Both Directions

Heathrow - Stansted Airport National Express Coach

The only direct public transport between London's Heathrow and Stansted airports are the National Express coaches which shuttle between the two airports.

Note - there is no Heathrow - Stansted Airport train service.

LHR - STN Overview
Heathrow - Stansted Bus
Central London Stopover
Group & Private Transfers

How Long Between Flights ?

The absolute minimum time with no contingency between flights that you should contemplate making a transfer between Heathrow and Stansted is 5 hours.

Finding The Bus At Stansted & Heathrow

At Stansted Airport the National Express bus departs from the very large and modern bus station in front of the terminal.

The bus station is well signed within the passenger terminal.

There are quite a lot of bus bays, each one is clearly signed though.

At Heathrow its a lot more complicated, the key points are :

- No buses visit Terminals 1 and 3 - you walk to/from the Central Bus Station

- All buses visit the Central Bus station for Terminals 1 and 3

- All buses will visit Terminal 5 from/to Stansted.

- No buses visit Terminal 4 . You take the Heathrow Express shuttle train free of charge between Terminal 4 and Heathrow Central where the bus station is. The train runs every 15 minutes.

The walk from Terminals 1 and 3 to the bus station takes about 10 minutes. Its luggage trolley friendly and is mostly along moving walkways and lifts. Its also underground so you are not exposed to the elements.

The Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes from Terminal 5 and Terminal 4 over to the central area where the bus station is.

This journey is free. Stations are deep underground.

Road Congestion Warning!

The route of about 65 miles between Heathrow and Stansted is along heavily congested motorway/freeway.

Mondays to Fridays between 06:30 and 10:00 and 15:30 and 19:00 traffic congestion is routine, expect delays of 15 minutes or more.

There can also be severe congestion late Sunday afternoon/ early evening. But at anytime the slightest incident can bring the road to gridlock.

Timetables, Fares & Ticketing Between Heathrow and Stansted

Adult Economy Fare: £25.50 Single, £33.20 Return Children's Fares Available. E tickets immediately dispatched to your inbox, use link left. For full timetables click through on link button left.

Typical Journey Times Heathrow - Stansted Bus

Below are typical times taken by buses.

Journey times are similar between stops in the reverse direction to the table below.

Typical Journey Times Heathrow - Stansted Bus
Stansted Airport	00:00
Heathrow Bus Station (Terminals 1,3)	01:50
Heathrow Terminal 5	02:00
Note: Schedules are broadly hourly .

National Express Luggage Allowance

Luggage allowance is often a lot less than flight baggage allowances if you are traveling to/from North America. Luggage entitlement is limited to two cases per person in the hold, neither of which should weigh more than 20kg (44lbs). In the cabin you can take a small item of luggage like a handbag or laptop.

Drivers do not weigh the luggage and typically are quite flexible, but don't count on it and don't abuse the allowance.

National Express have introduced an excess luggage policy with charges and if you have outsize items or unusual items you really need to check out the detail of the luggage policy.

If you are concerned about the security of your luggage in the hold it is rather good. The blog video right depicts the controlled manner in which luggage is loaded and unloaded.

Stansted - Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Prices

Private Vehicle Transfer With Driver (One Way Cost Per Vehicle) Vehicle Journey Rate People Luggage Capacity Saloon/Sedan/MPV Car 80 mins £119 4 4 cases, 4 carry on 8 Seat Bus 80 mins £190 8 16 cases, 8 carry on 12 Seat Bus 80 mins £240 12 16 cases, 8 carry on 16 Seat Bus 80 mins £290 16 16/20 cases, 8 carry on 21 to 52 Seat Bus 80 mins p.o.a 17+   Prices include all taxes. Prices include meet and greet at airport. Flat fare covers airport hotels as well as passenger terminals. Book Transfers Now Online

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Stansted Hotels Indicative Pricing * prices sampled for mid June 2012 Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes	Typical Double Rate *		Distance From Airport	Long Term Parking Deals	Comments
	Midweek	Weekend
Airport Hotels Around Stansted With Own Transfers or Public Transport To Stansted Airport Terminals
Days Inn Stansted ~+#	£35	£35	3 miles	No	Taxi around £10 each way Public buses available
Days Hotel Stansted ~+#	£35	£35	3 miles	No	Taxi around £10 each way Public buses available
Hilton Stansted +	£49	£49	3 miles	Yes	Airport Shuttle bus £2 Children Free
Warmans Barn Hotel	£55	£50	5.5 miles	Yes	Taxi £4 person 04:00-18:00
Stansted Skyline Hotel ~+	£55	£55	8 miles	Yes	Transfers £6 person one way 04:00-11:00, 18:00-23:00
Holiday Inn Express Stansted +#	£64	£56	1 mile	Yes	Hotel shuttle bus £ 3 Rate includes breakfast
De Salis Hotel Stansted ~+#	£65	£65	2 miles	Yes	Airport Shuttle bus £4.50 Operates 24 hours
Radisson Blu Stansted ~	£76	£68	0 miles	Yes	Next To terminal Walkway connects
Guest Houses / B&B Around Stansted With Own Transfers or Public Transport To Stansted Airport
Stansted Lodge (Avalon) ~+	£45	£45	4 miles	No	Transfers £3 person one way 04:00-11:00, 16:00-22:00
Stansted Lodge (Aspens) ~+#	£49	£49	4 miles	No	Transfers £3 person one way 04:00-11:00, 16:00-22:00
Stansted Airport Lodge ~	£58	£58	2 miles	No	Transfers £4.50 per shuttle Pickups until 01::00
Stansted Guest House ~+	£65	£65	1.5 miles	No	Free transfers 06:00-10:00, 16:00-23:00
Willows Guest House ~+#	£69	£69	2 miles	No	Free transfers 06:00-22:00
Chimneys Bed & Breakfast ~	£88	£88	4 miles	No	Broadly hourly trains £3.00 4 Star Rated
Off Airport Suitable Only For Motorists
Travelodge Great Dunmow +#	£43	£43	7 miles	No	A120 turnoff for Dunmow Saver rates often available
Travelodge Bishop Stortford +#	£57	£60	3 miles	No	Close to Stansted 11 junction Saver rates often available
Little Hallingbury Mill ~+	£60	£60	8 miles	No	Converted mill. Singles £45
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Heathrow Hotels Indicative Pricing * prices sampled for mid June 2012 Double/twin room 2 people inc taxes	Typical Double Rate *		Hotel Transfer	Car Parking Deals	Comments
	Midweek	Weekend
Hotels Walkable To Passenger Terminals (Note: No Hotels Within Walking Distance Of Terminals 1 & 3)
Yotel Heathrow Terminal 4	£69	£69	At Terminal 4	No	Capsule Hotel. Check-in after 18:00, check-out by 08:00
Hilton Terminal 4	£209	£125	At Terminal 4 Bus To Term 5	Yes	Hotel with walkway to T 4 Own transfer bus to T5
Sofitel Terminal 5 +#	£203	£131	At Terminal 5	Yes	Hotel linked to Terminal 5 Free Train to Terminals 1 & 3
Heathrow Airport Accommodation With Transport To Passenger Terminals
Ibis Heathrow	£56	£35	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	3 Star at NE corner of airport McDonalds next door.
Comfort Hotel Heathrow	£39	£39	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Low cost hotel with gym and restaurant
Travelodge Terminal 5 +#	£39	£39	Hoppa Bus T 5 Only	No	By J14 of M25 motorway Within sight of T5
Heathrow Lodge ~+#	£39	£39	Free Bus	No	En-suite +£10/£13 Singles -£8 to -£10
easyHotel Heathrow	£45	£45	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Ultra no frills hotel Cheapest rooms no windows
Ramada Heathrow +#	£72	£47	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Attractive pricing for 4 star but 3.5 miles from airport
St Giles Heathrow ~	£76	£49	Taxi £12-£20 Bus £2.30	No	Opposite Feltham Station No dedicated hotel bus
Travelodge Central +#	£60	£50	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Travelodge for Terminals 1,3,4
Thistle Heathrow	£77	£53	Free Local Bus	Yes	Hotel close to T5 with free public bus available
Sheraton Heathrow	£139	£53	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	One of the closest hotels to Terminal 5.
Jurys Inn Heathrow +	£84	£54	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	By Hatton Cross Underground Good for T4 + trips to London
4 Star Mystery Hotel +#	£69	£55	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Mystery Hotel Allocated has Heathrow Hoppa Link
Premier Inn (Terminal 5) +#	£89	£55	Free Local Bus Terminal 5	No	One of three Premier Inns at Heathrow
Premier Inn (Bath Road) +#	£89	£55	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	One of three Premier Inns at Heathrow
Premier Inn (M4/J4) +#	£89	£55	Hoppa Bus	No	By Junction 3 of M4 Motorway 1 of 3 Heathrow Premier Inns
Arora International +#	£105	£57	Free Local Bus	Yes	4 Star hotel on airport perimeter
Holiday Inn (Bath Road)	£114	£62	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Holiday Inn Exp Terminal 5+#	£71	£63	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	Breakfast Included especially suitable for T5
Ariel (Holiday Inn) +	£116	£64	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Novotel Heathrow	£109	£69	Hoppa Bus	No	3 Star by Junction 4 (airport junction) of M4
Cottage Guest House ~+#	£70	£70	Local Bus £2.30	No	Traditional B&B Singles from £55
Crowne Plaza Heathrow +#	£124	£71	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Sheraton Skyline Heathrow +#	£174	£71	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	4 Star on main hotel strip
Renaissance Heathrow	£140	£77	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Overlooks runway Nearest hotel to T1, T3
Holiday Inn (M4) Heathrow +#	£146	£78	Hoppa Bus	Yes	Cheapest rates 21 days advance purchase
Park Inn Heathrow ~+#	£153	£82	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Pub, Italin restaurant, small supermarket adjacent
Radisson Edwardian +	£158	£82	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	5 Star, One of closest to T1 and 3
Hilton Terminal 5	£133	£83	Hoppa Bus	No	Newest hotel at Heathrow opened September 2011
Marriott Windsor +#	£132	£95	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	4 Star by J5 of M4 Suites accommodate 6
Marriott Heathrow +#	£173	£103	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	Yes	Very large 4 Star hotel on northern perimeter of airport
Berkeley Park Apartments +	£126	£126	Hoppa Bus or Local Bus	No	4 Star Grade Apartments close to main hotel strip
~ Single Rooms     + Triple Rooms      # Quad Rooms

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