London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus with National Express

Sat, Jun 21
+ Add return
National Express
flibco
Rede Expressos
FlixBus
Alsa
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$45

Average price

$68

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 5 m

Buses per day

24

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX025 · NXA8
10:30PM4h55
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
03:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NXA8
11:45PM4h50
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
04:35AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NXA8
10:45PM4h40
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
03:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NXA8
03:35AM4h50
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
08:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NXA8
11:30PM5h05
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
04:35AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m.

Compare bus with

Bus
Most popular
Train

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€66

Average price

5h 24m

Average duration

4h 54m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 35m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 5m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 21
Last updated at 8:53 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
1:45 PM 1:45 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
2:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h35
1:45 PM 1:45 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX728
On time
3:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX728
On time
4:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h45
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX728
Delayed
2:05 PM 6:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h25
9:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX728
On time
6:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h10
9:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
7:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
8:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h15
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h15
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h30
2:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX72711:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h20
2:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h25
5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX7272:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h15
5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h40
7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7274:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h25
7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h05
9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7276:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h50
9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
8:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h20
11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
8:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h05
11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h40
2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h05
3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h50
3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus or train

Fri
Jun 20
Sat
Jun 21
Sun
Jun 22
Mon
Jun 23
Tue
Jun 24
Wed
Jun 25
Thu
Jun 26
Fri
Jun 27
Sat
Jun 28
Sun
Jun 29
Mon
Jun 30
Tue
Jul 01
Wed
Jul 02
Thu
Jul 03
Fri
Jul 04
Sat
Jul 05
Sun
Jul 06
Mon
Jul 07
Tue
Jul 08
Wed
Jul 09
Thu
Jul 10

Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus
Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
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
53 miles (86 km)
Average bus duration
4h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€22)
Buses per day
28
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
03:35
Last bus
23:30
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

Bus companies: National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Find the best buses to London Stansted Airport (STN) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Omio's travel partners National Express from $30 (€25). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
FAQs

Most popular buses to and from London Stansted Airport and London Gatwick Airport

HomeBusesBuses in United KingdomBus tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN)London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language

Useful links