What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Orpington?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Orpington is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Orpington?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Orpington is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Orpington?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Povey Cross Road East and arriving at High Street /Orpington War Memorial via East Croydon Rail Station and Addington Village Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Orpington?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Orpington. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Orpington via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Orpington?

The distance between Gatwick and Orpington is 39 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Orpington without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Orpington without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £19 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Orpington?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Gatwick to Orpington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Orpington bus from?

Gatwick to Orpington bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from East Croydon Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Orpington train from?

Gatwick to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Orpington?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Orpington is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 466 bus and line 353 bus, which costs and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Gatwick to Orpington bus arrive?

Gatwick to Orpington bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Addington Village Interchange station.

Where does the Gatwick to Orpington train arrive?

Gatwick to Orpington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Orpington?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Orpington is 30 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Gatwick to Orpington.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Orpington?

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Where can I stay near Orpington?

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Orpington by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Orpingtontrain London Charing Cross - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 6m
£20–40
Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick to Orpingtoncar 30.1 mi
32 min
£8–11
Line 466 bus, line 353 bus
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Addington Village Interchangebus 466
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 353
1h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Orpingtontaxi 30.1 mi
32 min
£70–90
Line 400 bus, line 466 bus, line 353 bus
1. Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to Westway Commonbus 400
2. Take the bus from Westway Common to Addington Village Interchangebus 466
3. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to High Street /Orpington War Memorialbus 353
2h 36m

Gatwick to Orpington by train

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Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Orpington, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Orpington via London Bridge in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to High Street /Orpington War Memorial via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, East Croydon Rail Station, and Addington Village Interchange in around 1h 23m.

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