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How to get fromGatwick Airport to East Londonby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to East London by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to East London

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS)plane plane LHR - ELS
    17h 18m
    R 9,157–33,288

  2. Fly London Gatwick Airport to East London

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East London (ELS)plane plane LGW - ELS
    16h 35m
    R 7,094–20,897

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to East London (ELS)plane plane LCY - ELS
    19h 32m
    R 12,492–37,097

  4. Train to Luton Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to East London (ELS)plane plane LTN - ELS
    20h 37m
    R 8,320–28,450

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LHR - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmillbus bus
    22h 45m
    R 8,417–19,658

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,669Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,878.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 18m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and East London, South Africa?

Norse Atlantic UK Limited, Safair, and six other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East London (ELS) twice daily.

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