What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal is to bus which costs £4 - £18 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick South Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick South Terminal is 46 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal train from?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £18 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

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Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£27–53
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
1h 30m
£4–18
Drive 39.4 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminalcar 39.4 mi
50 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminaltaxi 39.4 mi
50 min
£120–150

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick South Terminal by train

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 3, England and Gatwick South Terminal, England?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Gatwick Airport via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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