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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.

Heathrow - Stansted Bus Shuttle Transfer By National Express Coach
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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.
Heathrow To  Stansted Bus Route Map
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.
Heathrow - Stansted Bus Shuttle Fares and Timetables
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
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.
Luggage
Note that luggage capacity is two medium sized suitcases weighing no more than 20kg each and one piece of hand luggage per person.

The driver has no apparatus to weigh the cases and at the end of the day its at the discretion of the driver what goes on the bus.

Bicycles are carried at the discretion of the driver, as long as the bicycle is properly packaged 'airline style' and there is sufficient capacity in the hold.

Package Heathrow - Stansted Transfer Plus Airport Hotel
If you have to stay overnight at Stansted or Heathrow in addition to making the transfer, you will find it more economical to bundle hotel and transfers in one package.
Nearly all airport hotels at both Heathrow and Stansted are covered by the scheme, transfers are provided by the National Express Heathrow Stansted shuttle that runs around 30 journeys each day each way
Important: To take advantage of this package you need to purchase return transfers between the airports. You cannot purchase a package just one way. You do not need to purchase an overnight hotel on both legs though.

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Heathrow Stansted Private Hire Bus & Taxi - Price Menu
Passenger
Capacity
Luggage
Capacity*
PriceBus Type
3
3£108Taxi - a saloon car with limited luggage capacity, three full size suitcases.
8
16£175High Loader - a 12 seat minibus with seats taken out for a larger luggage hold.
12
16£210Standard 12 - a standard 12 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
16
16£250Standard 16 - a standard 16 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
>16
quotation required for larger coach with 24, 48 or 53 seats

* Maximum number of large suitcases in hold. Additional hand luggage in passenger cabin may be carried.

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Airport To Airport Private Tour Transfers
via Windsor, Stonehenge, Central London etc
Affordable Windsor Stopover Option - Leave The Luggage With Us!

(Stay as long as you like in Windsor With No Waiting Charges Before The Airport)

If you have a very long wait for your connecting flight or are overnighting at an airport hotel, why not consider some sightseeing rather than just kill time at the airport.
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Central London are popular options.

Amongst others we have an affordable Windsor stopover. Leave your luggage in the vehicle. You are free to explore Windsor and Eton as long as you like.
We will collect you at a stipulated time and take you to the airport, (Heathrow is only 20 minutes). We will not charge you waiting time. We charge a single flat fee over our normal airport transfer charge per vehicle.

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