Direct cross-London transfer between Gatwick & Stansted Airports — 80 miles via M25, 90-120 minutes door-to-door, from £135 fixed.
There are four ways to get from Gatwick to Stansted Airport — the right choice depends on group size, luggage and how much time you have between flights:
For connecting flights, the Gatwick-to-Stansted taxi is the safest choice — three luggage transfers across two London terminuses with a tight connection is the most common reason for missed flights on this route.
The transfer between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) is one of the most challenging inter-airport journeys in the UK. These two airports sit on opposite sides of London — Gatwick in Surrey to the south, Stansted in Essex to the northeast — separated by approximately 80 miles of motorway.
By public transport, this journey involves the Gatwick Express to Victoria, the Victoria Line to Liverpool Street, and then the Stansted Express — a gruelling 2.5 to 3 hour odyssey with heavy luggage, crowded trains, and the constant anxiety of tight connections. Our Gatwick to Stansted taxi eliminates all of that with a direct motorway transfer in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
There is simply no good public transport option between Gatwick and Stansted. No direct train, no direct bus, no shuttle. You're forced to traverse central London with suitcases. Our taxi bypasses London entirely, taking the M25 orbital motorway around the city.
For families with children, elderly passengers, or anyone with more than a carry-on, a private taxi is the only stress-free option.
| Route | Saloon Car | Estate Car | MPV (6 Seater) | 8 Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick to Stansted | £135 | £145 | £160 | £190 |
| Gatwick North to Stansted | £135 | £145 | £160 | £190 |
| Gatwick South to Stansted | £135 | £145 | £160 | £190 |
*Fixed prices include all tolls (Dartford Crossing), waiting time, and flight monitoring. Get a live quote.
From Gatwick, we take the M23 northbound to join the M25 clockwise (eastbound). We follow the M25 past Reigate, Sevenoaks, and through the Dartford Crossing (tunnel or bridge). After crossing the Thames, we continue on the M25 to Junction 27 where we join the M11 northbound to Stansted Airport. The total distance is approximately 80 miles.
The Dartford Crossing toll is included in our fixed price — you will never be charged extra. During peak hours, the crossing can add 15-20 minutes. If congestion is severe, our drivers may opt for the Blackwall Tunnel route via the A2 and A12 instead.
| Feature | Rapid Airport Transfers | Train (3 services) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (2 passengers) | £135 total (£67.50 each) | £70-100 total (£35-50 each) |
| Journey Time | 1h 30m – 2h | 2h 30m – 3h |
| Changes Required | Zero | 2-3 changes through London |
| Flight Monitoring | Included | No |
| Available 24/7 | Yes | No overnight trains |
If you've decided the train is the right option for your journey (typically: solo travellers with one piece of luggage, light hand-baggage only, time to spare), here is exactly how the route works:
The Gatwick Express runs every 15 minutes from Gatwick Airport station (directly below the South Terminal, connected to North Terminal via the free inter-terminal shuttle). £19.80 standard one-way as of 2026. The train terminates at London Victoria. Pre-buying on Trainline saves around £4 vs at-station. Thameslink trains via Farringdon are slightly cheaper (£14.50) and run every 10-15 minutes — useful if you're connecting via Farringdon or St Pancras instead.
From Victoria, the Victoria line takes you to Oxford Circus (3 minutes); change to the Central line to Liverpool Street (8 minutes); total platform-to-platform walk plus train time is around 25 minutes. £2.80 contactless. With heavy luggage, the Oxford Circus interchange is the bottleneck — it has escalators rather than lifts on most platforms and gets crowded between 5-7pm.
The Stansted Express runs every 15 minutes from Liverpool Street platforms 5-9. £20.70 standard one-way. The train calls at Tottenham Hale (Victoria line interchange) and Stansted Mountfitchet before terminating at Stansted Airport. The Stansted station is directly underneath the terminal building — 3-minute escalator ride to check-in.
Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours including 25-minute interchange margins. Total cost: £43-£50 per adult (£19.80 + £2.80 + £20.70 base; subject to Trainline / off-peak discount). For two passengers, the train works out at £86-£100 vs our £135 fixed taxi fare — but the taxi is 60-90 minutes faster, has zero luggage interchanges, runs 24/7, and the price is per car not per person.
Due to the distance (80 miles), we recommend allowing at least 4-5 hours between your Gatwick arrival and Stansted departure. This accounts for customs clearance, luggage collection, the 90-120 minute transfer, and check-in at Stansted. We track your inbound flight and adjust your pickup if it's delayed.
Both Gatwick and Stansted serve major budget airlines — easyJet at Gatwick, Ryanair at Stansted. Many connecting itineraries between these carriers involve late-night or early-morning flights. We operate 24/7, so whether your flight lands at midnight or departs at 5am, we've got you covered.
Our 8-seater minibuses (mixed-brand fleet including Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen Caravelle and Mercedes-Benz, manufacturer assigned at booking) are ideal for families or groups on multi-leg trips. At £190 for the entire vehicle, that’s under £24 per person for a group of 8 — far cheaper than 8 individual train tickets through London. Child seats available free of charge.
The Stansted to Gatwick taxi service runs at the same fixed fare as the Gatwick to Stansted direction: £135 saloon, £160 MPV, £190 8-seater. The reverse direction is the same M25 orbital route — just driven anti-clockwise through the Dartford Crossing — with the same 80-mile distance and 90-120 minute journey time. We also offer meet and greet at the Stansted arrivals hall with a name board, included free as standard.
Common questions about Gatwick to Stansted taxi transfers