Gillingham to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Nov
Cheapest price on 07 Nov
£28
Average ticket price on 07 Nov
£30
Fastest journey on 07 Nov
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 07 Nov
3 h 45 m
Buses on 07 Nov
2
Distance
59 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.

Fast coaches

On Sat 07 Nov, we found 2 buses from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 04:05, the last at 17:40. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 3h 20m.

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
59 km
Average bus duration
3h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
3h 20m
First bus
4:05
Last bus
17:40
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 Gillingham to London Stansted Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport.

Cheap coach tickets from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport is £26; 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 Gillingham to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport leaves at 17:40.
There are 5 coaches a day from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Gillingham to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express4:05 Gillingham
3h45
7:50 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
National Express5:05 Gillingham
3h45
8:50 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express operates all coaches services from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport.
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Bus providers: National Express from Gillingham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Gillingham to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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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
3h 20m
Cheapest National Express Price
£22
National Express frequency
5 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 Gillingham and London Stansted 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 Gillingham to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Gillingham and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport:
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    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Gillingham to London Stansted 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 Gillingham to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Gillingham to London Stansted 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 Gillingham to London Stansted Airport:
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    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Gillingham to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gillingham and London Stansted Airport including taking a coach and train.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham and London Stansted Airport

Most Gillingham to London Stansted Airport buses use the Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Gillingham and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Gillingham
Arrival bus stations in London
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre47, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3PD, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre from Gillingham city centre

Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is 5 km from Gillingham city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus3A, 3C, 683 · 2m
182, 101 · 3m · £2 · every ~26 min

Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre bus station facilities and services

Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Multiple restaurants in the shopping centre.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. ATMs are several ATMs inside the shopping centre.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre: The area is wheelchair accessible.

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