The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 35 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for London Stansted Airport every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
NX032 · NXA8
NX035 · NXA8
NX030 · NXA8
NX025 · NXA8
NX025 · NXA8
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX728Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 68 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NXA8 | Delayed 11:15 00:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 08:55 08:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NXA8 | Delayed 11:15 04:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 08:55 08:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NXA8 | Delayed 17:30 05:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 08:55 08:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX727 | 12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX737 | On time 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX727 | 16:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 18:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 19:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 21:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 00:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NXA8 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 03:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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NX025 · NXA8 | Delayed 00:55 00:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NXA8 | On time 01:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NXA8 | 03:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 07:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA8 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h55 | 07:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NXA8 | 04:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 07:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NXA8 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h45 | 07:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NXA8 | On time 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NXA8 | On time 04:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NXA8 | 05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX466 · NXA8 | 05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX035 · NXA8 | 05:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 07:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h20 | 12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX728 | 07:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 07:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 08:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 09:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 11:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NXA8 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 03:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NXA8 | On time 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h16 | 03:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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