I will fly into Gatwick, stay a few days in London, then fly out of Stansted. I will return two weeks later to do the same thing in reverse. What is the most economical way of getting to these airports. It seems the train fares are considerably higher than there were a few years ago…especially against the US dollar.
Its quicker and easier to get the train to get to these places. Although, getting a coach can be cheaper but it takes alot longer. Or you could always hire a car for those few days (Which would be quite expensive.) As someone who works at an airport and sees people travelling into London everyday, honestly the best thing to do is get the train.
June 30th, 2009 at 10:47 am
There are National Express buses that go from Gatwick to Victoria station in London that cost 6.60 pounds one way. That’s a lot cheaper than the Gatwick Express train, but not much cheaper than local rail which is about 8.90. The bus can take an hour and a half or longer, depending on traffic, though. It is up to you.
The cheapest one way bus to Stansted is 8 pounds. But again, you spend a LONG TIME on the bus when you go that way. Neither airport is directly linked to the Underground system. (This is why I always try to fly into Heathrow!)
If time isn’t a problem, go with the bus. If you need to make a flight connection, the slightly more expensive train may be the way to go. Since you are doing the trip twice, you could buy a return ticket for both the Gatwick Express and Stanstead Express. It would be more than the bus, but much faster and you’d be sure to make your flight on time.
July 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 am