- Recommended
Gatwick Aviation Museum
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for plane enthusiasts visiting the Gatwick area.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
87 km
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 $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 7 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London Gatwick Airport on Tue, Jun 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 11:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | Delayed 11:40 AM 11:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX025 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NXA2 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NXA2 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h35 | 3:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX025 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of London Gatwick Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Gatwick Airport trip today.
Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for plane enthusiasts visiting the Gatwick area.
Well-regarded local museum and gallery in a historic building, with archaeology, local history, and changing art displays. A pleasant cultural stop within easy reach of Gatwick.
Large open-air industrial heritage museum with transport, crafts, and working exhibits. Worth the trip for visitors interested in Sussex industry and vintage vehicles.
Famous viewpoint and walking area in the Surrey Hills with sweeping scenery and popular trails. A classic outdoor destination within reach of Gatwick.
Celebrated botanical gardens with woodland, formal planting, and seasonal displays. Highly photogenic and increasingly popular for day trips and online sharing.
Large park in Crawley with lakes, woodland walks, gardens, and broad recreational space. One of the best outdoor escapes close to Gatwick.
A hearty plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast. It is one of Britain’s most iconic meals and a classic start to the day.
Battered white fish served with thick-cut chips, often with mushy peas and tartar sauce. It is a staple British comfort dish strongly associated with everyday eating across England.
Roast meat with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a traditional British weekend meal that reflects classic pub and family dining culture.
A traditional British pub near Gatwick known for classic pub fare, cask ales, and a relaxed village atmosphere.
An established airport dining option at Gatwick serving British and international dishes in a polished, modern setting.
A well-known casual restaurant brand at Gatwick offering all-day dining with a broad menu and family-friendly atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than in nearby towns. Fast food is manageable, but sit-down meals and drinks cost more.
Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not added. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service or coffee.
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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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