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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stansteadby train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stanstead by train, bus, rideshare, 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
    £45–101

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Stansteadrideshare rideshare 94.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £16–21

  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. Drive 94.2 mi

    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stansteadcar car 94.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £23–33

  5. 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
    £46–103

  6. Bus, line 42 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    6h 21m
    £16–34

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Stanway Close via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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