There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 6m£14–23Line 241 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus 241
- Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk066
2h 54m£6–8Drive 29.9 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Gatwickcar 29.9 mi
1h 5m£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Gatwicktaxi 29.9 mi
1h 5m£130–160Train, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Farringdon to Redhilltrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus 100
2h 7m£23–27Line 129 bus, line 75 bus, line 405 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Hallsbus 75
- Take the bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Stationbus 405
3h 45m£8–45
ExCeL London to Gatwick by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to line 241 bus and bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Leslie Road / Custom House Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Stratford - Montfichet Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Gatwick is 33 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Leslie Road / Custom House Station.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 241 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Gatwick, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Gatwick Airport via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Leslie Road / Custom House Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and London Stratford - Montfichet Road in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Halls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road East
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- £130–160
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
ExCeL London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Gatwick is 30 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from ExCeL London to Gatwick.
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