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How to get fromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stanstedby train, subway, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stansted by train, subway, taxi, rideshare, 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
    2h
    £39–85

  2. Drive 40.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stanstedcar car 40.5 mi
    1h 18m
    £10–15

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Stanstedrideshare rideshare 40.5 mi
    1h 18m
    £30–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stanstedtaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    1h 18m
    £130–160

  5. Subway, line 223 bus

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 21m

  6. 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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Stansted, England?

There is no direct connection from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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, Mozio operates a vehicle from London Heathrow-LHR to Stansted on demand. Tickets cost £30–40 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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