What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus from?

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train from?

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 1h 43m.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The distance between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 54 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus, train, car, or towncar

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
1h 20m
£23–35
Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN)54.3 mi
1h 12m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted AirportStansted Express
1h 43m
£35–47
Towncar via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
1. Take a town car from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport54.3 mi
1h 12m
Towncar
1. Take a town car from London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport (STN)54.1 mi
1h 12m

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, England and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stansted Airport via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 43m.

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