What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 58 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 1h 49m.

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN).

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)

There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus, train, car, or towncar

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station727 / ...
1h 40m
£21–40
Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN)55.6 mi
1h 15m
£14–21
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted AirportStansted Express
1h 49m
£35–47
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport55.6 mi
1h 15m
£55–110

Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stansted Airport via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 49m.

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