What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 15m and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at South Terminal Coach Station via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Tottenham Hale and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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Where can I stay near London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Q: How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 65 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.

Q: How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £35 - £50.

Q: How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 2h 54m.

There are 5 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool StreetStansted Express
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick AirportCambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 29m
£36–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to South Terminal Coach StationUk066
2h 54m
£16–29
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to London Gatwick-LGW72.6 mi
1h 15m
£40–50
Drive 72.6 mi
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)72.6 mi
1h 15m
£18–26
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to Victoria station
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
1h 30m
£32–56

London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train and bus

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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Distance: 64.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Gatwick Airport via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to South Terminal Coach Station via Stratford City Bus Station in around 2h 54m.

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