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

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

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

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 15m and costs £40 - £55.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

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

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

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

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 58 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

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

The bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stansted Airport station.

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

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 1h 58m.

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

Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Heathrow Terminal 5. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5

There are 6 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5 by bus, train, rideshare, car, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5728 / ...
1h 50m
£20–40
Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 557.1 mi
1h 15m
£14–21
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)Stansted Airport - Stratford
2. Take the train from Stratford to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth / ...
1h 58m
£36–62
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Heathrow Terminal 557.1 mi
1h 15m
£40–55
Train via Liverpool Street Station
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool StreetStansted Express
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth
2h 1m
£34–47
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Liverpool Street Stationflibco
2. Take the subway from Holborn station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationPiccadilly
2h 48m
£22–25

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

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Map of how to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Heathrow Terminal 5.

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Stratford and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 58m.

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