The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
Y28881+
L51261+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
Y81718
Y36850+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81734
Y36845+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81706
Y36841+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81682
Y28877+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
Y81694
Y36850+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81734
Y36841+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81682
Y36845+
Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+
Y81706
Y28881+
L51261+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
Y81718
Y28877+
Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
Y81694Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 87 km
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2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:26 London Gatwick Airport | 2h04 | 18:30 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:19 London Gatwick Airport | 2h12 | 22:31 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
Y36841+ Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+ Y81682 | On time 08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h55 | 10:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
Y28877+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ Y81694 | On time 08:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h02 | 10:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
Y36845+ Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+ Y81706 | On time 08:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h58 | 10:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
Y36053+ Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+ Y81718 | On time 08:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h08 | 10:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
Y28881+ L51261+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ Y81718 | On time 08:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h02 | 10:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
Y36850+ Tube from Farringdon to London Liverpool Street+ Y81734 | On time 09:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h55 | 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Tube, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Tube, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, 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.

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