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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 11
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- €29
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- €50
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 3 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 3 h 11 m
- Buses on Nov 11
- 34
- Distance
- 87 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX0253:15 PM 4h55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €29 1 One-way 1 transfer- NXA8 · NX025
3:15 PM 4h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North €29 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX025
10:40 AM 5h00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX025
10:40 AM 5h10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NXA2
11:30 PM 3h35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX728 · NX025
7:25 PM 3h05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North €57 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX210
2:30 AM 3h05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North €69 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX210
2:55 PM 3h15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North €60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX728 · NX025
7:25 PM 3h15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €57 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX210
2:30 AM 3h15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 5:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South €73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 87 km distance in 2h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport is €43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 1:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 10:50 PM.
There are 33 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 · NX025 | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA2 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NXA2 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 11 | |||||
| NXA8 · NX025 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 1:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 1:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX210 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX210 | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX200 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 8:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX200 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX025 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX025 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX200 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX200 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h30 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h30 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h00 | 3:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX025 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX025 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX210 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX210 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX025 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX025 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX025 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX025 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX025 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport buses with Omio?
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Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest National Express Price
€20
National Express frequency
33 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Stansted Airport and London Gatwick Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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