There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 18m£64–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
7h 7m£27–49Drive 145.8 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Lyme Regiscar 145.8 mi
3h 5m£36–52Train via Reading
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 12m£66–133Train, bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
8h 22m£61–109
Gatwick to Lyme Regis by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at The Square via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Axminster via Clapham Junction and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Gatwick and Lyme Regis is 170 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis, including transfers.
Gatwick to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
Gatwick to Lyme Regis train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Lyme Regis is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Lyme Regis, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Travis perkins via Clapham Junction, Salisbury, Axminster, and Trinity Square in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to The Square via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Southern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Gatwick to Lyme Regis train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Lyme Regis is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Gatwick to Lyme Regis.
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