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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport
From £18 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Heathrow to Stansted Airport
Travel from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport from £18 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive inter-airport travel.
With a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express.
| Heathrow to Stansted journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £18 * |
| Distance (approx) | 100km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 7:35am/23:30pm |
Our Heathrow to Stansted services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 250 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 727 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 728 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Heathrow to Stansted route map
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Departing from Heathrow Airport
While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy.
Facilities near to the stop include a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Time to spare before your plane? Stansted is packed with facilities including supermarkets, newsagents, Wi-Fi, rest areas and more.
Take a look at our Stansted Airport facilities for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 7.35am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 8.55am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 23.30pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 0.50am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Stansted Airport is available from £18*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Stansted Airport take 1 hr 20 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
