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

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

Showing times and prices for May 24

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$65

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 8 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast buses

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

National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
07:25PM4h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:55PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$371One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
03:15PM4h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
08:10PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$371One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
11:00PM3h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
02:45AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
07:25PM4h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:45PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX025
11:15AM4h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
04:05PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$421One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m.

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Bus
Train

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€66

Average price

5h 1m

Average duration

4h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 0m

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30m

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Live departures

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

Showing buses for today, Friday, May 23
Last updated at 8:42 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
9:05 AM 11:50 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
4:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
9:05 AM 11:50 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
4:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
Friday, May 23
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
3:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
2:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
7:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
2:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
7:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX2104:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX2104:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h25
7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX0256:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h05
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX025
On time
6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
12:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h35
1:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h55
2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
5:25 AM 11:50 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
4:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
Delayed
5:25 AM 11:50 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
4:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
Saturday, May 24
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
8:00 AM 1:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h30
5:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
8:00 AM 1:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h20
4:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
Delayed
8:00 AM 3:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h10
6:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX210
Delayed
8:00 AM 3:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h20
7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX205
Delayed
8:00 AM 6:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h10
9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX205
Delayed
8:00 AM 6:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h00
9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h05
11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX201
On time
9:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h20
12:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX201
On time
9:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h30
12:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
3:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
12:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h00
4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
12:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h50
4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
1:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h15
5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX025
On time
1:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h25
5:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
2:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
2:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
7:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
12:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h35
1:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h45
2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX025
On time
10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h55
2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer

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Journey information

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

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Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€23) 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 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$27 (€23)
Buses per day
33
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
3h 35m
First bus
09:30
Last bus
23:40
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 Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

You can travel by bus to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express for as low as $30 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Stansted Airport (STN) - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

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

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30
  • National Express frequency: 51 a day

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