Gatwick Express - fastest transfer between Gatwick and Stansted |
Gatwick and Stansted Airports are on opposite sides of London, both well outside London. So a transfer between both Stansted and Gatwick airports is not a short journey.
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The fastest route by road vehicle follows London's orbital motorway around London for most of the journey. One of Europe's most congested roads this M25 motorway makes journey times unpredictable, especially at peak commute times.
Unfortunately there is no direct Gatwick to Stansted airport train.
By train, you need to take the airport train (Gatwick Express) into central London, Victoria, and make an additional journey using the London Underground, to Tottenham Hale. From Tottenham Hale you catch the Stansted Express to Stansted.
Gatwick Express, Gatwick Airport - London Victoria - journey time 30 minutes, frequency every 15 minutes.
London Underground Victoria - Tottenham Hale - journey time 20 minutes, frequency every 3 minutes.
Stansted Express, Tottenham Hale Station - Stansted Airport - journey time 36 minutes, frequency every 15 minutes.
There are left luggage facilities at Liverpool Street and Victoria train stations and Victoria Coach Station.
By shared direct transport, the only direct option are the National Express coaches.
National Express coach service Gatwick - Stansted - full details.
London - Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2024 |
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Service |
Standard Adult Fare* |
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One-Way |
Return |
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Bus/Coach options |
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From £7.30 |
£14.60-£20 |
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Train options |
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From £13.50 |
From £19.50 |
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From £19.40 |
From £38.80 |
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From £13.70 |
From £14.60 |
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From £13.70 |
From £24.50 |
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From £19.50 |
From £38.90 |
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Shuttles & Private Cars/Coaches |
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From £53.43pp |
From £106.86pp |
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From £77pp |
From £154pp |
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From £28pp |
From £56pp |
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London - Stansted Airport Comparison of Fares 2024 |
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Service |
Standard Adult Fare |
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One-Way |
Return |
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£21.90 |
£34.60 |
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£16.50 |
£30 |
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£10-£17 † |
£17-£32 † |
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£10-£17 † |
£17-£23 † |
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£11-£17† |
£23 † |
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£14 |
£20 |
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£14 |
£20 |
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# Fare only available at Stansted Express website, non refundable or exchangeable † Lowest fare online only advance purchase Funfare tickets - limited number of tickets, the earlier you book the better the availability. Higher fare is for payment on the day or at short notice online.
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