What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Gatwick South Terminal and arriving at Flagstone Paving via War Memorial, Railway Station and Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Stansted is 57 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Stansted bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Stansted bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Stansted train from?

Gatwick Airport to Stansted train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 223 bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Stansted bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Stansted bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Stansted train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Stansted train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Stansted is 37 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Gatwick Airport to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Stansted.

Gatwick Airport to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 400 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Stansted by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 50m
£38–68
Drive 36.7 mi
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1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Stanstedcar 36.7 mi
39 min
£9–13
Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 223 bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to War Memorialbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Railway Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from Castle to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
4h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Stanstedtaxi 36.7 mi
39 min
£75–95
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain Redhill - Tonbridge
2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus 223
2h 56m

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Stansted via London Bridge and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Flagstone Paving via War Memorial, Railway Station, and Castle in around 4h 25m.

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