There are 5 ways to get from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to Elmers Endtrain
- Take the tram from Elmers End Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stoptram
- Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain
42 min£12–23Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car 24.3 mi
34 min£6–9Line 119 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hayes Library to East Croydon Rail Stationbus 119
- Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
47 minAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hayes to London Gatwick-LGW24.3 mi
34 min£40–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)taxi 24.3 mi
34 min£60–75
Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to Airport Transfer which takes 34 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Elmers End Tram Stop and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Hayes and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train and tram which takes 42 min and costs £11 - £24.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.
Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Elmers End station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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What companies run services between Hayes, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?
There is no direct connection from Hayes to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, you can take the train to Elmers End, walk to Elmers End Tram Stop, take the vehicle to East Croydon Tram Stop, walk to East Croydon, then take the train to Gatwick Airport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayes Library to Gatwick Airport via East Croydon Rail Station and East Croydon in around 47 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Hayes (Kent) to Elmers End
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Tramlink
Tram from Elmers End Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- London Tramlink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Hayes Library to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Metrobus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hayes to London Gatwick-LGW
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £40–50
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
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