There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram Tram
38 min£10–20Drive 25.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gatwick Airport to Beckenhamcar 25.4 mi
40 min£7–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to The Chinese Garagebus Sl5
39 min£9–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Beckenhamtaxi 25.4 mi
40 min£140–180Train, line 367 bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley Road / St Georges Churchbus 367
1h 6m£10–18
Gatwick Airport to Beckenham by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham is to train and tram which takes 38 min and costs £10 - £20.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop via East Croydon Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Beckenham is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham without a car is to train and tram which takes 38 min and costs £10 - £20.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham, including transfers.
Gatwick Airport to Beckenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Beckenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Beckenham is 26 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham.
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What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Beckenham, England?
There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Beckenham. However, you can take the train to East Croydon, walk to East Croydon Tram Stop, then take the vehicle to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to The Chinese Garage via East Croydon and East Croydon Rail Station in around 39 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/trams/?cid=trams
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to The Chinese Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley Road / St Georges Church
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
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