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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Elephant and Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriarstrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blackfriars Station / North Entrance to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus 40 / ...
    45 min
    £15–35

  2. Drive 30.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Elephant and Castlecar car 30.1 mi
    54 min
    £8–11

  3. Train, line 35 bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus bus 35
    1h 17m
    £13–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Elephant and Castletaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    54 min
    £290–350

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castletrain train Brighton - Bedford
    49 min
    £13–26

  6. Train, bus via East Croydon Rail Station

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus N68
    1h 31m
    £10–18

Gatwick Airport to Elephant and Castle by train and bus

Calendar850Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle twice a week. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 49 min.

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