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Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 train prices and times

Looking to travel from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £51.00, with average prices for this route around £53.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:30 Stansted Airport	04:59 Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only)	4h 29m, No direct		Find Tickets
00:30 Stansted Airport	06:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only)	5h 57m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:30 Stansted Airport	07:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only)	1h 57m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:00 Stansted Airport	07:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only)	1h 57m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:15 Stansted Airport	08:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only)	2h 1m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:30 Stansted Airport	08:31 Paris	2h 1m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 train route details

First train

00:30

Last train

21:30

Departure station

Stansted Airport

Arrival station

Heathrow Terminal 5

Journey time

1h 50m

Distance

44 miles

Price

£51.00*

Train Operators

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Stansted Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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