London Shuttle Bus
London's shuttle buses are concentrated at the airports — paid hotel hoppers, free inter-terminal transfers, and inter-airport coaches. Central London uses regular TfL buses; private hotel courtesy buses are not listed here unless they form a named, ticketed network.
Heathrow Hotel Hoppa
National Express-operated hotel shuttle network around Heathrow (24+ hotels, 5 routes H1–H6).
Heathrow Inter-Terminal Shuttle
Free Elizabeth line / Heathrow Express transfers + free TfL bus 482/490 between terminals.
Gatwick Inter-Terminal Shuttle
Free automated people-mover between Gatwick North and South Terminals (currently bus replacement during 2025–26 works).
Stansted Terminal Shuttle
Free transit system between Stansted main terminal and the satellite gates.
FAQs
What shuttle buses run in London?
London's named shuttle buses cluster around the airports: Heathrow Hotel Hoppa (paid, multi-hotel), Heathrow inter-terminal free buses (TfL 482, 490 and free rail transfers), Gatwick inter-terminal transit, and Stansted's airside Track Transit System. Most central-London 'shuttles' are private hotel courtesy buses.
Is there a shuttle between London airports?
No single shuttle. National Express coach links most airport pairs (e.g. Heathrow ↔ Gatwick A1 every 30 min, ~1h15) — see National Express airport coach. Rail via central London is usually faster.
Is the Hotel Hoppa free?
No — Hotel Hoppa charges £6.50 single / £11 return (2026) per passenger. Children under 15 ride free with a paying adult. Tickets bought online are cheaper than on board.
Is the Heathrow inter-terminal transfer free?
Yes. Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line are free between terminals (T2/T3 ⇄ T5 ⇄ T4). TfL bus routes 482 and 490 run between terminals at no charge when staying within the airport.