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Travel between airports

Find your travel options between London Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports.

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By Coach

National Express operates non-stop services between Gatwick and Heathrow, and some direct services to Stansted and Luton airports. Approximate journey times are as follows:

  • Gatwick to Heathrow - around 75 minutes
  • Gatwick to Stansted - around 3 hours
  • Gatwick to Luton - around 2 hours 30 minutes for direct services

Tickets can be purchased from National Express ticket desks in both terminals, from the coach driver or in advance by booking online or calling +44 (0)871 781 8181.

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By Train

All train services operate from Gatwick's South Terminal. If you arrive at North Terminal first take the free shuttle transfer bus from the North Terminal upper forecourt. Travel by train to Heathrow and Stansted is via London.

Gatwick to Heathrow

Gatwick Express trains to London Victoria depart every 15 minutes from South Terminal and take 30 minutes.

The Heathrow Express service departs from Paddington every 15 minutes and takes just 15 minutes to Heathrow Central and 21 minutes to Terminal 5. Terminal 4 passengers should change at Heathrow Central.

Heathrow Connect services operate between the same stations, but run half hourly and are a slower, stopping service. Passengers can also travel to and from Heathrow Airport and the centre of London on the Piccadilly line tube.

You can travel between Victoria and Paddington stations by bus, taxi or London Underground (District and Circle Lines).

Gatwick to Stansted

Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes to London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes.

Stansted Express trains depart from London Liverpool Street every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes. You can also pick up the Stansted Express service from Tottenham Hale Underground Station (Victoria line).

You can travel between Victoria and Liverpool Street stations by bus, taxi or London Underground (Circle Line or Victoria and Central lines).

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Stansted Express

Gatwick Express

Heathrow Express

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