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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 direct train service.
The motorway between Heathrow and Stansted suffers from severe congestion.
There are routine delays at peak hours during the working week.
We would recommend you allow a minimum of 4 hours between landing
at one airport and checking in at the other. A gentle reminder that
the low cost airlines at Stansted are not very forgiving if you
are late for check in.
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At Heathrow the buses do not visit each terminal.
Terminals 1,2,3
For terminals 1,2 and 3 you make your way to the Central Bus Station.
This isn't as bad as it sounds. There are luggage trolley friendly
ramps in all the terminals at Heathrow that descend to underground
moving
walkways similar to that found airside in the terminals.
Allow about 10 minutes for the journey between terminals and central
bus station. |
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Terminal
5
Coaches stop at Terminal 5. However the bus may stop a long while
at the Heathrow Central Bus Station between Terminal 5 and Luton Airport.
Terminal 4
For Terminal 4 get off the bus at the Central Bus Station. The transfer
between Central and Terminal 4 is by Heathrow Connect train. This
runs a shuttle service every 15 minutes and is free.
The stations at Central and Terminal 4 are deep underground, there
are lifts.
Stansted
Airport
At Stansted Airport the buses stop in the bus station immediately
in front of the single passenger terminal. |
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- Stansted Bus Shuttle Fares and Timetables |
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For up to
date timetables and tickets follow the link below to the National Express
Web Site.
You will save yourself time by purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets ordered
online are e-tickets, emailed to your inbox immediately after ordering.
You have to stipulate a specific transfer time reserving you a seat. If
flight is late or early, travel on other schedules but seat is not reserved. |
Fare
: £21.50
Single, £28.00 Return.
(Children 3-15 Half Price + Seniors Fares)
National
Express Heathrow - Stansted Ticketing & Timetables
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Journey
Time : Around 90-120 minutes, but allow longer
On National Express web site do not select Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3,4 in
the journey planner, the Heathrow - Stansted bus doesn't pick up here.
Instead select Heathrow Central Bus Station (Heathrow CBS)
Road Congestion Warning!
The route between Heathrow and Stansted is along heavily congested motorway/freeway.
Bus timetables assume a clear run.
Mondays to Fridays between 06:30 and 10:00 and 15:00 to 19:00 heavy traffic
congestion is routine.
Expect delays of at least 20 minutes or more to published schedules. |
Heathrow
Central Coach Station |
Buses
& Departure Points
All coaches
scheduled to make the run have on board toilets.
At Stansted there is a modern dedicated coach station in front of
the terminal, well signposted.
At Terminal 5 there are special coach bays in front of the terminal
where you catch the National Express coaches, these are clearly marked.
At Heathrow Central Coach Station, allow 10 minutes from here to transfer
to Terminals 1,2 or 3 by foot. Trains run every 15 minutes to Terminal
4.
A both Heathrow and Stansted Bus Stations there can be long queues
at the ticket offices at peak times. |
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