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How to get fromGatwick to Stanstedby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Stansted by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 50m
    £40–71

  2. Drive 34.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick to Stanstedcar car 34.6 mi
    36 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 100 bus, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Stanstedtaxi taxi 34.6 mi
    36 min
    £70–90

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  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Gatwick, 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.

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