Landed at Stansted and need to reach Gatwick for an onward flight? You’re crossing the full width of London, northeast to south, on one of the trickiest airport connections in the country. I’m Matty from DM Airport Transfers, and a private transfer is comfortably the easiest way to handle it. Here’s your guide.
The Route and Distance
Stansted is in Essex, northeast of London; Gatwick is in West Sussex to the south. The drive is around 70 to 72 miles, usually taking the M11 down to the M25, round the eastern arc, and then the M23 south into Gatwick. It’s the longest pairing in the London airport network.
Journey Time
Plan for around 90 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes in good conditions. The eastern M25 and the Dartford Crossing are the main delay points, so I monitor live traffic and your flight, re-routing where it saves time and adjusting your pickup if your arrival changes.
Why Not Public Transport
There’s no direct train. The rail route sends you through central London via Liverpool Street and Victoria, taking well over two hours with changes and your bags in tow. A private transfer takes you straight from the Stansted terminal to your Gatwick terminal, with luggage help throughout and no timetable to chase.
Connecting Flights
For separate tickets, leave a generous buffer — four hours or more between landing at Stansted and your Gatwick departure is sensible given the distance. Send me your flight details and I’ll plan around them.
Fixed Pricing
As a long route, the fare reflects the distance but is always fixed at booking — no surge pricing, no surprises. Saloons start from £60 and MPVs from £90; message me with your details for the exact quote.
Book Your Transfer
Give me your flight numbers, terminal, and passenger count and I’ll meet you at Stansted arrivals. Child seats free on request.
Book Your Transfer with DM Airport Transfers
Travelling between London’s airports doesn’t need to be stressful. As a UK-wide private hire service, I offer fixed pricing, 24/7 availability, real-time flight tracking, meet and greet, and DBS-checked drivers. Child seats are available on request. Get in touch to book or for a quick quote:
Email: info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk
Website: dmairporttransfers.co.uk
