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How to get fromCharing Cross (Station) to Gatwickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain train London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    40 min
    £13–22

  2. Drive  26.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwickcar car 26.4 mi
    1h
    £7–10

  3. Line 87 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    1h 32m
    £13–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwicktaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    1h
    £110–150

  5. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Redhilltrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    1h 35m
    £13–21

Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick by train

Calendar977Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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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.

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