What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Gatwick?

The distance between Stanstead and Gatwick is 93 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Stanstead to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Gatwick bus from?

Stanstead to Gatwick bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Gatwick is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Stanstead to Gatwick bus arrive?

Stanstead to Gatwick bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Gatwick is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Stanstead to Gatwick.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 414+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Stanstead to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
3h 15m
£50–97
Drive 92.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Gatwickcar 92.4 mi
1h 49m
£23–33
Line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus
3h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 32m
£34–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus
4h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stanstead to Gatwick.

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Stanstead, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Gatwick Airport via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to North Terminal Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Stratford City Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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