London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport bus with National Express

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

Showing times and prices for 01 May

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 29 m

Buses per day

42

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.

Fast coaches

Of the 42 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London Heathrow 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 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    20:353h20
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    23:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    20:353h05
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    23:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    22:053h15
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    1:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX030
    21:053h45
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    0:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    22:053h00
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    1:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £331One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 68 km

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Train

£25

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Cheapest

£54

Average Price

2h 6m

Average total duration

1h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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30m

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport coaches for tomorrow, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNXA8 · NX209
Delayed
4:50 0:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h55
3:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX737 · NX230
Delayed
11:20 1:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
12:10 12:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX7272:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
4:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
2:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
3:20 3:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
4:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
6:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX7274:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX7276:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
8:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
6:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737 · NX230
Delayed
11:20 7:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
12:10 12:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX7279:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737 · NX240
Delayed
11:20 9:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
On time
10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72710:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8 · NX032
On time
10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h40
14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX032
On time
10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
14:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX72713:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72714:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737 · NX231
On time
17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX72817:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX728
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX728
On time
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX72819:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX737 · NX231
On time
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
23:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX737 · NX231
On time
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
23:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX737 · NX231
On time
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h30
23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX403
On time
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX035
On time
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h20
23:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX032
On time
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h05
23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX035
On time
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h05
23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX444
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h05
0:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX030
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
0:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
0:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX032
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h00
1:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX032
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
1:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX035
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
1:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX035
On time
22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h00
1:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NX209
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
3:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NXA40
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h15
4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNXA8 · NXA40
On time
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h05
3:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 30m.

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 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
38
Direct buses
15
Fastest bus
1h 30m
First bus
2:30
Last bus
22:05
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 Stansted Airport to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
8 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 Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1h 30m to travel the 68 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 2:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 22:05.
Yes, there are 15 direct coaches a day from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Heathrow Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Heathrow Airport from London Stansted Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

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