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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Stanstead is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 5h 50m.

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 Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

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 4h 8m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Stanstead?

The distance between Heathrow and Stanstead is 92 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 and line 44 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 bus and line 42 bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Heathrow to Stanstead bus arrive?

Heathrow to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach 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 679+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Heathrow to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
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 The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
3h 48m
£43–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
5h 50m
£15–25
Bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
5h 22m
£17–35
Drive 83.6 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Stansteadcar 83.6 mi
1h 55m
£21–30
Train
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 / ...
4h 8m
£43–86

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, 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 4h 8m.

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