With new bus lanes coming to Harlow as part of the Garden Town, residents can also look forward to a new express bus service connecting directly to London Stansted Airport.
Launching on Sunday 22 February, Arriva’s new 723 service will provide a faster and more affordable way to travel to the airport, with single journeys costing just £3.
Click here for the 723 timetable.
Arriva estimates that a typical trip from Harlow Town Centre to Stansted will take around 30 minutes, serving areas close to the M11 Junction 7A and improving access from parts of the town that had no direct bus link previously.
Designed primarily for airport staff commuting to and from London Stansted, the 723 will also offer a convenient option for passengers travelling for business or leisure, removing the cost and stress of airport parking.
HGGT’s new bus lanes between the Town Centre and Burnt Mill roundabout are nearing completion and will add to quicker journey times.
Arriva South’s Head of Commercial, Michael Jennings, said: “This new service is about giving people a real alternative to the car when travelling to London Stansted.
“For airport workers in particular, reliability, journey time and cost really matter, and the 723 delivers on all three.
“By offering a fast, direct and affordable connection from Harlow, we’re making it easier for people to choose the bus for everyday commuting as well as for flights, helping to reduce congestion and support travel choices that are better for the environment.”
London Stansted Airport’s Surface Access Strategy Manager, Steve Mills, added: “Stansted continues to be the number one major airport for public transport use in the UK, and new services such as the 723 will help us maintain and build on our proud record of nearly 50% of passengers travelling to and from the airport by bus, coach and train.”
