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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for Aug 21
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
68 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Fast buses
Of the 38 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Aug 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the 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 .
On Fri, Aug 21 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.
NX030 · NXA84:50 AM3h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 58:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€341One-way1 transfer- NX030 · NXA85:05 AM3h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 38:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€341One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NXA811:45 PM3h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 53:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€351One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NXA83:45 AM3h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 57:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€351One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NXA82:10 PM4h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 57:00 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€351One-way1 transfer
- NX72711:30 PM1h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€411One-way0 transfers
- NX7289:15 AM1h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€411One-way0 transfers
- NX72711:05 AM1h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€391One-way0 transfers
- NX7279:20 PM1h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€391One-way0 transfers
- NX7287:35 AM1h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 38:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 bus with prices starting from €20. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 buses for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 11:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h45 | 12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 11:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 11:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h16 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
| NX025 · NXA8 | 12:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 1:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NXA8 | 3:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 7:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA40 · NXA8 | 3:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h55 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NXA8 | 4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 7:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA40 · NXA8 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h45 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX467 · NXA8 | 4:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NXA8 | 4:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 4:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 5:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX030 · NXA8 | 5:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 5:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX231 · NX737 | 5:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h22 | 10:12 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX737 | 7:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h22 | 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 | 7:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 7:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 9:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 10:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 11:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 12:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 1:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h25 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX737 | 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h47 | 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 | 2:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h05 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX025 · NXA8 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h50 | 7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h40 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 2:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX240 · NX737 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h32 | 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 | 4:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h15 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 5:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 7:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 7:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 9:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h40 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 9:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h20 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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National Express operates all buses services from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport.
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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 34 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus 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 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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 €20. 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 20m
Cheapest Price
€20
National Express frequency
34 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: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport is €27; 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 Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport is 1h 20m to travel the 68 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport leaves at 3:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport leaves at 10:59 PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Heathrow Airport and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from London Heathrow Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Heathrow Airport and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted 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 Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted 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 Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
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