There are 6 ways to get from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Finsbury Park stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 26m£23–59Drive 40.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car 40.3 mi
1h 28m£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Freston Gardens to Whitehall / Trafalgar Squarebus N91
- Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
4h 6m£13–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cockfosters to London Gatwick-LGW40.3 mi
1h 28m£16–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)taxi 40.3 mi
1h 28m£95–120Subway, line 49 bus, train
- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Gloucester Road stationsubway
- Take the bus from Gloucester Road to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus 49
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain
1h 56m£26–71
Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to subway and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £22 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station. However, there are services departing from Freston Gardens and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cockfosters station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Cockfosters and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 40 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £22 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.
Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Freston Gardens station.
Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Cockfosters station.
Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.
What companies run services between Cockfosters, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?
You can take a bus from Freston Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Cockfosters station to Finsbury Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–24
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Cockfosters station to Gloucester Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Freston Gardens to Whitehall / Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–80
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- London United
Bus from Gloucester Road to Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- London United
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cockfosters to London Gatwick-LGW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Minicabs Soouth Gate
- Phone
- +44 20 8419 8757
- Website
- minicabssouthgate.co.uk
Barnet Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 5555
- Website
- barnetairporttransfers.co.uk
Metro Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8440 1234
- Website
- metroradiocars.co.uk
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 0000
- Website
- stationcars.org.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Finsbury Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Cockfosters to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
There are 1100+ hotels available in London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cockfosters and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















