The direct route from Gatwick to Stansted runs clockwise on the M25 from Junction 7, onto the M11 at Junction 27, and up to Stansted Airport. It's around 80 miles and typically takes 90 minutes outside peak traffic.
Gatwick–Stansted is one of the harder inter-airport routes by public transport. There's no direct train — you'd need to take the Gatwick Express to Victoria, Underground to Liverpool Street, then the Stansted Express. That's around 3 hours door-to-door with luggage, and costs – per person.
A pre-booked taxi is typically faster, less stressful, and — for groups of two or more — works out cheaper than buying individual train tickets.
Fixed Gatwick-to-Stansted fares. Prices include tolls, fees, and free waiting time at Gatwick for flight arrivals.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage / Journey | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon (Mercedes E-Class or similar) | Up to 4 passengers | 3 large cases | |
| Estate | Up to 4 passengers | 4 large cases | |
| MPV (Mercedes V-Class or similar) | Up to 6 passengers | 6 large cases | |
| Executive (Mercedes S-Class) | Up to 3 passengers | 2 large cases | |
| 8-seater minibus | Up to 8 passengers | 8 large cases |
Indicative starting fares. Return same-day journeys and very late-night transfers may vary — your exact quote is confirmed at booking.
There's no direct train between Gatwick and Stansted — every route goes via central London. Here's how the options compare:
| Option | Time / Detail | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (this service) | 90 minutes door-to-door | From for up to 4 | Any group size, any flight time, luggage |
| Train via central London | ~3 hours, 2 changes | From per person | Solo travellers with light luggage |
| National Express coach | ~4 hours via central London | From per person | Budget travellers with time to spare |
For connecting flights, Gatwick–Stansted is the route where a pre-booked taxi gives you the biggest time saving of any London inter-airport transfer.
Around 90 minutes via the M25 and M11. Peak traffic can extend this to 2 hours, but we track live traffic and build this into pickup times.
From for a standard saloon (up to 4 passengers). MPVs from , 8-seater minibuses from . All prices include tolls.
No. Every rail route goes via central London with at least one change, typically taking around 3 hours door-to-door.
Yes — we operate 24/7. For early-morning Stansted departures (common with Ryanair and Wizz Air) we'd pick up from Gatwick at around 2:30am for a 5am flight, accounting for check-in time.
We meet inside the arrivals hall of your terminal (North or South) with a name board. The car is parked in the pre-booked private hire area.
Yes — the same fixed-price service operates in both directions at the same fares.
Direct route via M25. Fixed fare. 90 minutes door-to-door. Book in under a minute.
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