Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach from Heathrow to Stansted Airport
Travel from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport from £21.30 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.
Our Heathrow to Stansted services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
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.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. 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 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.