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Heathrow to / from Stansted Via Central London
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If you have a very long gap between flights or prefer the idea of overnighting at a Central London hotel in preference to an airport hotel then transferring via Central London is very much an option.

The Heathrow Express train runs between Heathrow and Paddington station taking 15 minutes at a frequency of every 15 minutes.
The Stansted Express train runs between Stansted and Liverpool Street Stations at similar frequencies and take about 45 minutes
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There are left luggage offices at both Paddington and Liverpool Street Stations if you want to dump your luggage and do some sightseeing.

Paddington and Liverpool Street are connected by the Circle Line, part of the London Underground system. Both are in Zone 1 of the system, and are about 4 miles apart.

It should be emphasised that the direct route between Heathrow and Stansted is the Heathrow - Stansted bus shuttle operated by National Express.
The cheapest route between Heathrow and Stansted is also via central London using coach and the London Underground. This is much slower and crowded though substantially cheaper than using the Express train options assumed here.

Full details of the Heathrow Express and Stansted Express including fares are on separate detailed pages.
It makes sense to seek accommodation around Paddington Station. Liverpool Street is in the financial district of London, called the square mile. There is little accommodation in the immediate vicinity of Liverpool Street, though about 1 km away is the Tower of London. There are some good hotels around Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
We have detailed pages on the extensive hotel accommodation around Paddington Station.
Paddington Hotel Map & District Briefing
In addition to providing descriptions of hotels and instant reservations for each hotel, we have an accurate street map of Paddington with the locations of each hotel. We have verified the locations by walking each street ourselves, they are not based on postcodes or automated mapping systems. We also have a thorough Paddington briefing.

>> Paddington Hotels

Paddington Hotel Map
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)
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 Stansted Private Hire Bus & Taxi - Price Menu
Passenger
Capacity
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Capacity*
Price Bus Type
3
3 £108 Taxi - a saloon car with limited luggage capacity, three full size suitcases.
8
16 £175 High Loader - a 12 seat minibus with seats taken out for a larger luggage hold.
12
16 £210 Standard 12 - a standard 12 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
16
16 £250 Standard 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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