What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield is to bus via Central station which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Bus Station and arriving at War Memorial via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Flitwick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Cranfield is 78 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Cranfield train from?

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Cranfield train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Flitwick station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Cranfield is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Cranfield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Flitwicktrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 49m
£56–94
Bus via Central station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Milton Keynesbus Uk998 / ...
4h 28m
£16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230
4h 24m
£23–48
Drive 86.3 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Cranfieldcar 86.3 mi
1h 34m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus C1 / ...
2h 20m
£36–88
Train, line 44 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Flitwicktrain
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus C1 / ...
3h 37m

Gatwick Airport to Cranfield by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Cranfield, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Flitwick every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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