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How to get fromGatwick Airport to King Crossby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to King Cross by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 57m
    £81–132

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    8h 51m
    £28–46

  3. Drive 233.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to King Crosscar car 233.4 mi
    4h 9m
    £57–82

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LGW - LBA
    5h 37m
    £66–113

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 564
    10h 49m
    £51–125

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    5h 35m
    £67–168

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    5h 44m
    £98–324

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    6h 51m
    £115–381

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 16m
    £127–274

Gatwick Airport to King Cross by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to King Cross via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Rochdale Interchange in around 8h 51m.

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