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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Stanstedby train, bus, car, taxi or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stansted by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London PaddingtontrainHeathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & WrothamtrainLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    3h 24m
    £26–61

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stanstedcar41.8 mi
    1h 21m
    £11–15

  3. Bus, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus223
    4h 38m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stanstedtaxi41.8 mi
    1h 21m
    £100–130

  5. Subway, line 223 bus

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubwayPiccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus223
    3h 25m

  6. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Farringdon Withouttrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gravesendtrain
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus223
    3h 59m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Stansted, England?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Labour-in-Vain Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Labour-in-Vain Road via North Terminal Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International, Gravesend, and Barrack Row in around 4h 38m.

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