What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Stanstead?

The distance between Heathrow and Stanstead is 85 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Heathrow to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Stanstead bus from?

Heathrow to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Stanstead train from?

Heathrow to Stanstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Heathrow to Stanstead bus arrive?

Heathrow to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the Heathrow to Stanstead train arrive?

Heathrow to Stanstead train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Stanstead is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Heathrow to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 673+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Heathrow to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 52m
£43–86
Drive 83.6 mi
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1. Drive from Heathrow to Stansteadcar 83.6 mi
1h 55m
£21–30
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 5m
£43–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
5h 15m
£23–51
Subway, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Cambridge Southtrain
3. Take the bus from Hospital Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
5h 11m
£46–116

Heathrow to Stanstead by train and bus

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Distance: 84.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stanway Close via Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Stanway Close via Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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