Bus from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Airport
3 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 02:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Heathrow Airport as of 12:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stansted 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 | ~100 min | 35 | Sat 35 · Sun 35 | 04:45 | 02:30 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
| 728 | National Express | ~100 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 17:15 | 19:25 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
| 813 | National Express | ~95 min | 5 | Fridays only | 10:15 | 17:45 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted 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, 728 bus or 813 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Airport?
3 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express), the 813 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 35 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 21) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 100 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Airport?
Around 100 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 02:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Heathrow 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.