Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$29
tomorrow
$20
Tuesday
$20
Wednesday
$22
Thursday
Friday
$22
Saturday
$28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 0m 11:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 4h 30m 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 4h 45m 11:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 4:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 37m 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport via London, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      4:35 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
      5:55 AM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Bookaway
      0h 45m
      0
      6:10 AM
      London
      Stratford City Bus Stop
      6:55 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      $18
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 30m 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 55m 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 6h 0m 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:55 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 4h 40m 3:50 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:55 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 45m 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 5h 45m 1:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 6:55 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 30m 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 55m 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 30m 4:55 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 25m 6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 10m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 12:20 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 15m 5:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 10m 6:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport via London, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      4:55 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      6:50 AM
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      10:15 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      11:05 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 40m 3:50 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 4h 55m 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 45m 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 0m 11:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 4h 30m 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport via London, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      4:55 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      6:50 AM
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      10:15 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      11:05 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 30m 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 3:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 55m 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 37m 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 0m 11:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:30 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport via London, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      4:55 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      6:50 AM
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      10:15 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      11:05 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport is $20 on 2/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 40 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 52 buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport, with 40 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 30 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 3h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 30 Ø
Distance 53.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 30 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$22
Monday 02/09
$22
Tuesday 02/10
$22
Wednesday 02/11
$22
Thursday 02/12
$22
Friday 02/13
$22
Saturday 02/14
$22
Sunday 02/15
$22
Monday 02/16
$22
Tuesday 02/17
$22
Wednesday 02/18
$22
Thursday 02/19
$22
Friday 02/20
$22
Saturday 02/21
$22
Sunday 02/22
$22
Monday 02/23
$22
Tuesday 02/24
$20
Wednesday 02/25
$20
Thursday 02/26
$20
Friday 02/27
$21
Saturday 02/28
$22
Sunday 03/01
$22
Monday 03/02
$22
Tuesday 03/03
$22
Wednesday 03/04
$22
Thursday 03/05
Friday 03/06
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport from our users.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price $20
Fastest Bus 3h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 30 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 45m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 3h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from London Gatwick Airport starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for London Stansted Airport starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between London Gatwick Airport and London Stansted Airport change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to London Stansted Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to London Stansted Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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