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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		 Heathrow - Stansted via Central London Using Express Trains
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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
Public Transport Alternatives Between Stansted & London
   

London Terminus

 Return Fare (Single) Scheduled Journey Comments
Stansted
Express 		Train Liverpool Street £26.00*
(£18.00) 		45 mins Fastest, most expensive option.
Broadly runs from Stansted 06:00 to 00:30
From Liverpool Street 04:40 to 23:25
National
Express A6 		Coach Victoria via
Baker St
Oxford St		 £17.00+
(£10.00) 		100 mins 24x7 service. Only service that drops off in the centre close to hotel districts of Paddington, Oxford St, Bayswater
Terravision
A50 		Coach Victoria £14.00
(£9.00) 		75 mins Non-stop service to Victoria.
Not true 24x7 but not far off.
Terravision
A51 		Coach Liverpool Street £14.00
(£9.00) 		55 mins Cheaper alternative to Stansted Express.
Bus also stops at Bow by Bow Underground
Not true 24x7 but not far off.
National
Express A9		 Coach Stratford £15.00+
(£8.00) 		55 mins

Non-stop service to closest Underground station to Stansted. 24x7 schedule
National
Express A4		 Coach Golders
Green 		£17.00+
(£10.00) 		70 mins

Non-stop service to Underground station convenient for North London. 24x7 schedule
easyBus Minibus Baker St
& Victoria		 £13.00*
(£2+)		 80/100 mins Minibus service. Fixed maximum return fare.
Variable single fares - low cost airline pricing
Underground Zones
Zone 1 - Baker Street, Marble Arch, Liverpool Street, Victoria
Zone 2 - Finchley Road
Zone 3 - Bromley by Bow, Golders Green, Stratford, Tottenham Hale
* On-line discount price, supplement for fares purchased on day.            
+ National Express booking fees apply: £0.50 per transaction on internet, £2.00 telephone.
Mainstream Transport Options Between Heathrow and Central London
Heathrow Express Train £16.50 Every 15 minutes. Journey 15-20 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T4.
Heathrow Connect Train £7.40 Every 30-60 mins. Journey 25-30 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T5.
London Underground Train £4.00 Visits all terminals, approx every 5 minutes.
45-60 mins to central London.
Travelcards or Oyster Cards cheaper, zone 6.
National Express Coach £5.00 Starts from Central Bus Station between Terminals 1,2 & 3
Free train link from T4 and T5
3-6 buses an hour. 45-75 mins to London (Victoria).
SkyShuttle Hotel Shuttle £17 to
£21		 Hotel shuttle bus (shared) service to any hotel
Maximum wait 20 mins. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Serves all terminals.
Black Taxi London's black cabs form the taxi ranks outside each terminal.
No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel. £40-£70.
Maximum of 5 passengers and limited luggage. 3/4 large cases.
Group/Family Bus Charter For groups and large families a charter bus will meet you outside customs/baggage. No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Even smallest 8 seat bus will take 16 large cases.
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 : £22.50 Single, £29.30 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.
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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