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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Heathrow is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 5h 33m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Marks Tey and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Heathrow?

The distance between Stanstead and Heathrow is 84 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Heathrow without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stanstead to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Heathrow bus from?

Stanstead to Heathrow bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Heathrow train from?

Stanstead to Heathrow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Heathrow is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 42 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Stanstead to Heathrow bus arrive?

Stanstead to Heathrow bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Stanstead to Heathrow train arrive?

Stanstead to Heathrow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Heathrow?

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

Where can I stay near Heathrow?

There are 17347+ hotels available in Heathrow.

Stanstead to Heathrow - 5 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
3h 28m
£42–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
5h 33m
£15–24
Line 42 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 10m
£17–36
Drive 83.8 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Heathrowcar 83.8 mi
1h 55m
£21–30
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3h 32m
£43–88

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, and Coach Station in around 5h 10m.

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