The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
59 km
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 £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Gillingham for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gillingham to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:40 Gillingham | 4h15 | 22:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 04:05 Gillingham | 4h00 | 08:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 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 50m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 04:05 |
Last bus 17:40 |
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 £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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