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 and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

4 h 7 m

Buses per day

6

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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

To travel from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX007 · NXA8
05:053h45
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
08:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NXA8
06:554h00
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
10:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£251One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NXA8
15:154h14
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
19:29Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX007 · NXA8
18:404h15
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
22:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX022 · NXA8
11:404h35
Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
16:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change

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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 £33.

Distance: 59 km

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Train

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£53

Average Price

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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30m

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Live departures

Gillingham to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 07:34
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX007 · NXA805:05 Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
3h45
08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX007 · NXA806:55 Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
4h00
10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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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 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.

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
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
3h 50m
First bus
04:05
Last bus
17:40
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 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

National Express

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 Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
4 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.
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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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach travel time is 3 h 35 min   for the 37 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 05: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 19: 40.
There are 6 coaches a day from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Gillingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) is January.
You have options as you can travel between Gillingham and London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Gillingham to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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