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National Express stops and routes

Quick overview

National Express stops include Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, Stansted Airport, Victoria Coach Station, Liverpool Street Station, and Stratford Station. Services connect major London airports to central London via efficient coach routes with onboard amenities like Wi-Fi and charging points.

​National Express transfers

Stansted Airport to Victoria Station route

Stansted Airport ↔ Victoria Station: Coaches stop at Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale, with some routes stopping at Stamford Hill, Dalston, Liverpool Street Station, Golders Green, Finchley Road and Frognal, Finchley Road Station, St John’s Wood, Baker Street Station, Paddington Rail Station, Southwark, Waterloo, and Victoria Rail Station before reaching Victoria Coach Station.

Stansted Airport to Victoria Station

Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station route

Gatwick Airport ↔ Victoria Coach Station: Coaches stop at Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, and Victoria Coach Station. Some routes also stop at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station.

Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station

Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street Station route

Stansted Airport ↔ Liverpool Street Station: Coaches stop at Stansted Airport, Tottenham Hale Station, Stamford Hill, Dalston, Stratford, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, and Liverpool Street Station.

Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport

Heathrow Airport to Victoria Station route

Heathrow Airport ↔ Victoria Coach Station: Coaches stop directly at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Earl’s Court, and Victoria Coach Station.

Heathrow Airport to Victoria Station

Stansted Airport to Stratford Station route

Stansted Airport ↔ Stratford Station: Coaches stop at Stansted Airport and Stratford Station (direct route).

Stratford to Stansted Airport

Luton Airport to Victoria Station route

Luton Airport ↔ Victoria Station: Coaches stop at Luton Airport, Golders Green, Finchley Road & Frognal, Finchley Road Station, St John's Wood, Baker Street Station, Paddington Rail Station, Marble Arch, Victoria Rail Station, and Victoria Coach Station.

Victoria Station to Luton Airport

​National Express schedule

Know your National Express stops

Stansted Airport Coach Station

National Express coaches at Stansted Airport pick up and drop off passengers right at the main terminal door. The stop is clearly signposted and located a short walk from the check-in and arrivals areas.

Stansted Airport transfers

Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Gatwick Airport South Terminal serves as the primary hub for most flights and National Express services. Coaches arrive and depart from the lower level outside International Arrivals, with dedicated access for passengers needing assistance.

Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Gatwick Airport North Terminal handles easyJet flights exclusively. National Express coaches operate from here, supporting efficient transfers to central London.

Gatwick Airport transfers

Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station

Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station handles National Express arrivals and departures at Stops 13 and 14 on the arrivals level. It is a 5-minute walk from terminals via lifts, escalators, and travelators.

Heathrow Airport transfers

Luton Airport Bus Station

Luton Airport Bus Station is located near the Onward Travel Centre in the terminal building. Passengers should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure for smooth boarding.

Luton Airport transfers

Victoria Coach Station

Victoria Coach Station is the UK's busiest coach station in Westminster. It features separate arrivals and departures halls with amenities and retail options.

Liverpool Street Station

Liverpool Street Station is a major rail terminus in the City of London. It connects seamlessly to the Underground's Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines for easy access to attractions.

Stratford Station

Stratford Station serves East London's vibrant areas including Westfield Stratford City and Olympic Park. It links to Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth Line tubes, Overground, and buses.

Intermediary stops

Southwark

Southwark serves as a historic London bus station on National Express routes from Stansted Airport. It blends tradition with modernity, near monuments, art venues, and food spots.​

Waterloo

Waterloo is a key stop near London Waterloo Station on routes to Victoria. It provides access to attractions like the London Eye, rail services, and nearby hotels.​

Victoria Rail Station

Victoria Rail Station lies in London's West End on routes from Stansted and Luton. It offers links to Gatwick Airport, Buckingham Palace, the Underground, and Victoria Coach Station.​

Bow Church

Bow Church is an intermediary stop on the Stansted to Liverpool Street routes. It functions as a DLR station in London's East End between Devons Road and Pudding Mill Lane.​

Mile End

Mile End appears on Stansted to Liverpool Street services in Tower Hamlets. It is a trendy district known for residential charm and lively nighttime activities.​

Whitechapel

Whitechapel is a frequent bus hub on East End routes from Stansted. It features diverse culture, traditional pubs, curry houses, and the bustling Whitechapel Market.​

Golders Green

Golders Green serves Luton to Victoria routes at Golders Green Road (Stop GT inbound) or Bus Station (Stop GE outbound). It connects travelers northward from central London.​

Finchley Road & Frognal

Finchley Road & Frognal is an Overground-adjacent stop on Luton services (Stop FF inbound, Stop FD outbound). It provides access for north London passengers.​

Finchley Road Station

Finchley Road Station appears on Luton routes (Stop CH inbound, Stop CL outbound). It links to Overground services for convenient transfers.​

St John’s Wood

St John’s Wood stops near Lord's Cricket Ground on Luton to Victoria coaches (Stop K inbound, Stop Z outbound). It serves Wellington Road in north London.​

Baker Street Station

Baker Street Station is on Luton routes near the Underground (Stop A inbound, Stop S outbound). It offers proximity to Marylebone attractions and Gloucester Place.​

Paddington Rail Station

Paddington Rail Station serves outbound Luton to airport trips at Bishop's Bridge Road (Stop J). It connects to the nearby Underground station.​

Earl’s Court

Earl’s Court is an innovative stop on Gatwick routes, famous for introducing escalators in 1911. It links to central London onward travel.​

Marble Arch

Marble Arch appears on Luton services near the Underground (Park Lane Stop RH inbound, Stop 14 outbound). It provides access close to Green Park Station.​

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale serves select National Express routes with National Rail and Victoria Line connections. It aids north London transfers on airport services.​

Stamford Hill

Stamford Hill functions as a local stop on some extended airport routes. It connects residential areas to broader National Express networks.​

Dalston

Dalston provides East London access on routes like Stansted services. It links to Overground and nightlife spots for intermediate passengers.​

Frequently asked questions about National Express stops

National Express primary stops connect Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Stansted Airports to Victoria Coach Station, Liverpool Street Station, and Stratford Station. These routes serve as key hubs for airport transfers.