What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick is to train which takes 40 min and costs £12 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £12 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick is to train which takes 40 min and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick is 27 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick?

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
40 min
£13–22
Drive 26.4 mi
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1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwickcar 26.4 mi
1h
£7–10
Line 87 bus, train, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Clapham Junction Stationbus 87 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Redhilltrain
3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus 100
2h 3m
£13–41
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwicktaxi 26.4 mi
1h
£110–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 35m
£10–23

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 40 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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