Bus from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport
3 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 14:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathrow Airport, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | National Express | ~90 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 11:05 | 23:30 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 813 | National Express | ~100 min | 3 | Fridays only | 09:50 | 17:50 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 728 | National Express | ~90 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:35 | 09:15 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathrow Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 727 bus, 813 bus or 728 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport?
3 routes run directly from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 813 (National Express), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 7 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 21), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport?
Around 90 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.