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How to get fromHeathrow to Stanstedby train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Borough Green & Wrotham to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    1h 52m
    £37–80

  2. Drive  40.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heathrow to Stanstedcar car 40.5 mi
    1h 19m
    £10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow to Stanstedtaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    1h 19m
    £130–160

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    3h 25m
    £23–55

  5. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 50m

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Stansted. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington station, take the subway to Charing Cross station, walk to London Charing Cross, take the train to Borough Green & Wrotham, then take the taxi to Stansted. Alternatively, you can drive from Heathrow to Stansted in around 1h 19m.

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