What is the distance between Gatwick and Stansted?

The distance between the two cities is 54 miles (87 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Stansted?

Buses traveling from Gatwick to Stansted leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at London Stansted Airport.

Bus Gatwick to Stansted from $33 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gatwick to Stansted on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	4h 45m	8:20am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
10:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	5h 5m	4:00pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
9:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	4h 40m	2:10am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
10:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	4h 40m	3:10am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
11:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	4h 30m	4:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

22hAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $33	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,704 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, National Express was rated 3.9 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $33, with the trip lasting on average 1326.

National Express Gatwick Stansted recent customer reviews

Bus has a different number on it that was different to the issued ticket so I didn’t even get on the bus

Samantha P.

July 18, 2019

I was happy with your service

Lea A.

July 23, 2021

Sean the driver was very informative and kind.

Ben C.

July 14, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Stansted?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Stansted by bus

What is the distance between Gatwick and Stansted?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Stansted?

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