What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which costs £10 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Stansted Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

The distance between Heathrow and Stansted Airport Station is 54 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station bus arrive?

Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station train arrive?

Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station?

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Where can I stay near Stansted Airport Station?

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Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station by bus, train, car, or subway

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
1h 28m
£10–25
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 39m
£35–50
Drive 54 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Stansted Airport Stationcar 54 mi
1h 12m
£13–19
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 56m
£33–97

Heathrow to Stansted Airport Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 54.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stansted Airport via Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 39m.

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