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How to get fromGatwick to London Paddington Stationby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to London Paddington Station by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Paddington stationsubway subway Circle
    57 min
    £17–44

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Paddington Stationbus bus A2
    1h 41m
    £5–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
    1h 23m
    £15–47

  4. Drive 29.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to London Paddington Stationcar car 29.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £7–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to London Paddington Stationtaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    1h 3m
    £210–260

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h 8m
    £19–36

  7. Line 100 bus, train, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Redhill to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terracebus bus 36
    1h 58m
    £14–42

Gatwick to London Paddington Station by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1177Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and London Paddington Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Paddington Station twice daily. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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