The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 45 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London Heathrow Airport on Sat, Feb 28, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the 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 .
On Sat, Feb 28 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.
NXA8 · NX035
NXA8 · NX035
NXA8 · NX030
NXA8 · NX025
NXA8 · NX032
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX727Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 bus with prices starting from $27. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
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 buses for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX728 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 9:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 28 | |||||
NXA8 · NX209 | Delayed 10:15 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | Delayed 4:30 AM 1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 5:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX727 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 6:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX230 | On time 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX401 | Delayed 10:15 AM 7:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX727 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX240 | On time 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX727 | Delayed 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:55 PM 12:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 12:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX032 | On time 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX032 | On time 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX727 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 3:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | On time 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 2:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | On time 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 4:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX231 | On time 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX728 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 7:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 6:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 9:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 8:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX231 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 11:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX231 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 11:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX231 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h30 | 11:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX403 | On time 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX035 | On time 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h20 | 11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX032 | On time 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX035 | On time 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX466 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX030 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX032 | On time 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX032 | On time 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX035 | On time 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX035 | On time 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX209 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NXA40 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NXA40 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 3:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport
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 $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 22:05 |
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 $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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