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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 4 to Stanstedby subway, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Stansted by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 4 station to Gloucester Road stationsubwayPiccadilly
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamtrainLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    3h 20m
    £14–34

  2. Drive 39.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Stanstedcar39.2 mi
    1h 16m
    £10–15

  3. Bus, train, line 429 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to East Croydon Rail StationbusSl7
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South StationbusSl5
    3. Take the train from Bromley South to Swanleytrain
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Azalea Drive to The Portobello Innbus429 / ...
    4h 52m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Stanstedtaxi39.2 mi
    1h 16m
    £95–120

  5. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Abbey Woodtrain
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Gravesendtrain
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus223
    3h 39m

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Stansted by subway, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 4, England and Stansted, England?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Stansted. However, you can take the subway to Gloucester Road station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, take the train to Borough Green & Wrotham, walk to High Street, then take the line 408 bus to Labour-in-Vain Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Flagstone Paving via Hatton Cross Station, East Croydon Rail Station, Bromley South Station, Bromley South, Swanley, Railway Station Azalea Drive, and The Portobello Inn in around 4h 52m.

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