The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted Airport (SSD) for London Gatwick 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 trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 m 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick 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 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 86 km
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2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h55 | 10:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:30 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h55 | 15:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h59 | 21:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 13:30. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 13:30 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Gatwick 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: Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Gatwick Airport
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: Newsagent/Sweets Passport Photo Booth
- Burger King
- The Windmill
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Ramp, wheelchair train access available on request, escalators, wheelchair access to platforms.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. An accessible toilet (non-RADAR) is located on the Concourse. The baby change facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is on platform 1. There are also seats throughout the station.
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 19:00
- Car hire: In Airport terminal
- Bus lines: IC buses, National Express, X10 Airlink, X30 Airlink, 42A, 133 Sapphire, 5, 6, 7, 7A
- Train lines: Stansted Express, West Anglia Main Line, CrossCountry
- Onward travel information: Local buses and National Coach routes stop in bus station located at airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement services operate from the main coach station as directed by Station Staff.
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