Travel between Airports

There are various ways of travelling between our airports. To see the options available view our map or alternatively see below. 

By Coach
Heathrow – Gatwick
National Express coaches operate up to six services per hour between Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Tickets can be purchased from the National Express ticket desks in the terminals, the central bus station at Heathrow or from the coach driver.

The journey time is approx 70 mins and the adult single fare is £19. Coaches serve the central bus station (for Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and Terminal 4 Arrivals forecourt.

Heathrow – Stansted
National Express coaches depart every 30 - 60 minutes between Heathrow and Stansted Airports. Tickets can be purchased from the National Express ticket desks in the terminals, the central bus station at Heathrow or from the coach driver.

The journey time is approx 90 minutes (110 minutes to/from Terminal 4) and the adult return fare is £30.
Coaches serve the central bus station (for Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and Terminal 4 Arrivals forecourt.

Gatwick – Stansted
National Express coaches depart every 30 - 60 minutes to Gatwick Airport. Tickets can be purchased from the National Express ticket desks in the terminals, the coach station at Stansted Airport or from the coach driver.

The journey time is approx two hours and 45 minutes and the adult return fare is £34. Coaches serve North and South Terminals at Gatwick.

To book tickets and for further timetable information, please call 0870 580 8080 (UK only) or visit www.nationalexpress.com.

By Train
Heathrow – Gatwick
The Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes from London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes to Gatwick South Terminal. Passengers requiring the North Terminal should take the free transit between terminals, which is just upstairs from the train platforms. Gatwick Express trains, from the airport to Victoria station, also depart at 15 minute intervals and have a journey time of 30 minutes.

The Heathrow Express departs from Paddington and the airport stations (Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and Terminal 4) every 15 minutes, with a journey time of 15 minutes. 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. Passengers can travel between Victoria and Paddington stations by bus, tube or taxi.

Heathrow – Stansted
Stansted Express trains depart every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes. They run between London Liverpool Street station and Stansted Airport. The Heathrow Express departs from Paddington and the airport stations (Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and Terminal 4) every 15 minutes, with a journey time of 15 minutes. 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. Passengers can travel between Paddington and Liverpool Street stations by bus, tube or taxi.

Gatwick – Stansted
The Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes from London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes to Gatwick South Terminal. Passengers requiring the North Terminal should take the free transit between terminals, which is just upstairs from the train platforms. Gatwick Express trains, from the airport to Victoria station, also depart at 15 minute intervals and have a journey time of 30 minutes. Stansted Express trains depart every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes. They run between London Liverpool Street station and Stansted Airport. Passengers can travel between Victoria and Liverpool Street stations by bus, tube or taxi.
 
Useful links 
Stansted Express
Gatwick Express 
Heathrow Express

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