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

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

3 h 11 m

Buses per day

36

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach 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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.

Fast coaches

To travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you need to make at least one change.

National Express

NXA7 · NX025

21:104h35

Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

01:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£331One-way

1 change

National Express

NXA7 · NX025

15:254h45

Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

20:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£331One-way

1 change

National Express

NXA7 · NX025

11:304h45

Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

16:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£331One-way

1 change

National Express

NXA7 · NX025

23:403h55

Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

03:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£331One-way

1 change

National Express

NXA7 · NX025

23:003h45

Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

02:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£331One-way

1 change

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the coach 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 coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m.

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Live departures

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

Showing buses for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 12:10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
NX728 · NX210	16:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h15	19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX728 · NX210	On time 16:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h25	19:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX728 · NX025	18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h05	21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX728 · NX025	Delayed 18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h15	22:55 22:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	Delayed 04:00 23:01Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h44	12:15 12:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	Delayed 04:00 23:01Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h34	02:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
Friday 16 May
NXA7 · NX025	Delayed 04:00 00:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h25	04:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	Delayed 04:00 00:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h35	12:15 12:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX727 · NX201	01:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h30	05:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX727 · NX201	01:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h20	04:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX727 · NX200	03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h35	07:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX727 · NX200	03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h45	07:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX727 · NX025	Delayed 05:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h40	12:15 12:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX727 · NX025	On time 05:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h30	09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX727 · NX025	On time 08:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h05	11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX727 · NX025	Delayed 08:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h15	12:15 12:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NX727 · NX201	09:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h20	12:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NX727 · NX201	09:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h30	12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h50	14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h40	14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h45	15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h55	15:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h45	19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h55	19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 18:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h05	22:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 18:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h15	22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 20:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h35	00:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 20:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h45	00:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h45	01:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h35	01:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	3h55	02:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
NXA7 · NX025	On time 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	4h05	02:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
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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 £20 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

86 km

Average bus duration

4h 31m

Cheapest ticket price

£20

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

Coach companies: National Express London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

For as little as £22 you can travel by coach to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

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

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £22
National Express frequency: 51 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

FAQs

Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 3 h 35 min for the 53 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 09: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 23: 40.

There are 33 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

No, luggage for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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