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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, 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 Stansted, London Stansted Airport will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 6 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Stansted, London Stansted Airport on Tue, May 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
7:35 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station8:55 AMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers- 9:15 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station10:35 AMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station12:25 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 1:05 PM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station2:25 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM1h40Heathrow Central Bus Station4:10 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station8:55 AMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station10:35 AMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 AM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station12:25 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 1:05 PM1h20Heathrow Central Bus Station2:25 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM1h40Heathrow Central Bus Station4:10 PMCoach Station$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. 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 bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Stansted, London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
You'll arrive about -1h -30m sooner (1h 44m by bus vs 1h 14m by car) and save roughly $-10.91 (€-8.71) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $20 (€16)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport buses for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:35 AM Heathrow Central Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:55 AM Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 AM Heathrow Central Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:35 AM Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 AM Heathrow Central Bus Station | 1h20 | 12:25 PM Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:05 PM Heathrow Central Bus Station | 1h20 | 2:25 PM Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Heathrow Central Bus Station | 1h40 | 4:10 PM Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 7:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Stansted, 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 Stansted, London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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