London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 23 Nov

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Buses per day

34

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

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 £29.

Fast coaches

Of the 34 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.

National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
04:503h35
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
08:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA30 · NXA8
04:003h25
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
07:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA40 · NXA8
04:053h20
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
07:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNXA40 · NXA8
03:553h30
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
07:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX466 · NXA8
05:103h15
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
08:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 68 km

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Train

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£56

Average Price

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 4m

Average total duration

1h 34m

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30m

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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 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 02:29
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NX737
Delayed
13:00 00:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h25
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX737
Delayed
12:30 00:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h00
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
09:10 00:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h50
04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
04:20 01:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h35
04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNXA40 · NXA8
On time
03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h30
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNXA30 · NXA8
On time
04:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX032 · NXA8
Delayed
11:15 04:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNXA40 · NXA8
On time
04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3h20
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX030 · NXA8
Delayed
12:25 04:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h35
08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
09:10 04:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h35
08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX466 · NXA8
On time
05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h15
08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX737
Delayed
13:10 07:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
5h20
12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX72807:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX728
Delayed
18:55 07:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
17:05 17:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72808:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX728
Delayed
18:55 09:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
17:05 17:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72710:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
14:30 11:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72712:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
14:30 13:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX737
On time
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
4h45
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX72714:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX240 · NX737
On time
16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
4h30
20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX72716:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
18:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
17:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
18:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72719:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72721:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
21:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72723:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h40
00:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
23:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
00:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h40
03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h26
03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
Sunday 23 November
national_expressNX230 · NX73700:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h25
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX73700:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h00
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA800:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h50
04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX025 · NXA801:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h35
04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:50, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
68 km
Average bus duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
03:50
Last bus
22:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
£20
National Express frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach travel time is 1 h 20 min   for the 42 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 00: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 23: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 14 direct coaches from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport (STN). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, luggage for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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