What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bedwyn via Reading and Newbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and New Forest is 107 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to New Forest bus from?

Gatwick Airport to New Forest bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to New Forest train from?

Gatwick Airport to New Forest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to New Forest bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to New Forest bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to New Forest train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to New Forest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to New Forest is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Gatwick Airport to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 505+ hotels available in New Forest.

Gatwick Airport to New Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
3h 22m
Drive 88.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to New Forestcar 88.7 mi
1h 41m
£22–31
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to Newbury Wharfbus 1
4h 34m
£25–46
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
4h 16m
£36–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Police Stationbus X5
4h 44m

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way in around 4h 44m.

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