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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Stansteadby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train, line 44 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus bus 44 / ...
    3h 51m
    £45–103

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Stansteadcar car 94.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £23–33

  3. Line 35 bus, train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus bus 44 / ...
    4h 44m
    £41–131

  4. Train, subway, line 41 bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train
    4. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus bus 41 / ...
    4h 11m
    £46–105

Gatwick Airport to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Stanstead. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, walk to The Bricklayers Arms, take the line 44 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 41 bus to Stanway Close. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Stanway Close via Clapham Junction, Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Colchester, The Bricklayers Arms, and Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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