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