Gravesend to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 58 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gravesend 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 Gravesend 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 £29.

Fast coaches

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

National ExpressNX022 · NXA8
17:304h00
Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre
21:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX022 · NXA8
08:403h50
Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre
12:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX022 · NXA8
14:004h05
Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre
18:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Gravesend to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 50 km

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Train

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

2h 54m

Average total duration

2h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

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Live departures

Gravesend to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 10:02
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express13:00 Gravesend
4h30
17:30 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
Saturday 22 November
national_expressNX022 · NXA8
On time
08:40 Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre
3h50
12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 07:10, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 4h 5m.

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
50 km
Average bus duration
2h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
07:10
Last bus
16:55
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 Gravesend to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Gravesend to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £20. 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£20
National Express frequency
3 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.

FAQs: Gravesend to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend 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 Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 3 h 40 min   to travel the 31 mile long trip, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 08: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 17: 55.
There are 3 coaches a day from Gravesend 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 Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Gravesend and London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Gravesend is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Gravesend including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Gravesend to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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