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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stansted Airport to Stratford Station route
Stansted Airport ↔ Stratford Station: Coaches stop at Stansted Airport and Stratford Station (direct route).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can board National Express coaches at dedicated airport bus stations, such as Stansted Airport's main terminal door, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick terminals, and Luton Airport Bus Station. All stops are clearly signposted.
National Express serves all major terminals at Heathrow, Gatwick's North and South, Luton, and Stansted's single terminal via accessible coach stations.
National Express covers approximately 23.6 km from Heathrow Airport to Victoria Coach Station.
The distance from Gatwick Airport to Central London on National Express routes is approximately 58.9 km.
Travel times include 1 hour from Heathrow to Victoria, 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes from Gatwick to Victoria, 1 hour 30 minutes from Luton to Victoria, and 50 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes from Stansted to various London stations. See duration information.
First coaches from airports depart around 3am-6am, with last services until midnight, varying by route and day. Inbound from London starts early in the morning and runs late. See full National Express schedule.
Step-free access is available at major stops with lifts and ramps for accessibility.
