By far
the most popular option connecting Heathrow and Stansted are the frequent
bus / coach shuttles providing around 30 journeys each day between
Heathrow and Stansted. These are run by National
Express Airport.
The service takes around 90-120 minutes in normal traffic conditions.
You should leave at least 3.5 hours between landing at one airport
and checking in at the other. |
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National
Express Bus Heathrow to Stansted
National Express run around 30 services a day between Heathrow and
Stansted and vice-versa. All coaches are scheduled to have toilets
on board. There is at least one coach an hour between 05:00 and 24:00.
The coaches are long distance coaches and are very comfortable. There
are at least 3 stops on the route:
Heathrow
Terminal 5
Heathrow Central Bus Station (Terminals 1,2,3,4)
Stansted Terminal
A lot of buses will make a further stop between Heathrow and Stansted
at Hemel Hempstead.
Many coaches may show an ultimate destination beyond the airports
concerned.
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Details, Fares, Timetables, Ticketing >>
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| 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. |
| Package
Heathrow - Stansted Transfer Plus Airport Hotel |
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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 the only direct public transport between the two
airports |
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.
Heathrow
- Stansted Transfers + Hotel Package More Details .... |
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