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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Sussexby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Lewestrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    2. Take the bus from School Hill Bottom to Sheffield Park Entrancebus bus 21
    2h 14m

  2. Drive 17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Sussexcar car 17.5 mi
    25 min
    £5–7

  3. Train, bus, line 121 bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Haywards Heathtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perrymount Road to The Greenbus bus 31A / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Bull to Sheffield Park Entrancebus bus 121
    2h 25m
    £10–20

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Haywards Heathtrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Haywards Heath to Sussextaxi taxi
    23 min
    £24–35

  5. Line 500 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus 500
    3h 16m
    £6–9

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport to Sussextaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    25 min
    £35–50

Gatwick Airport to Sussex by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Sussex, England?

Metrobus operates a bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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