The average bus between Heathrow and Stanstead takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Heathrow and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Bus Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Heathrow to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Stanstead bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Heathrow and Stanstead is 106 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Stanway Close via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.