Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
3 h 40 m
Buses on 06 Sept
2
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 2 buses from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 70 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £36.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:10 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h40 | 7:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h40 | 8:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:50, the last at 13:30. The fastest coach covers the 70 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 3:50 |
Last bus 13:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Stansted Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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