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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LGW - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    12h 11m
    $8,556–20,125

  2. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane LGW - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    31h 50m
    $8,163–22,324

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,575Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,042.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen. However, you can fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can fly to Tulum International Airport (TQO), take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen.

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