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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Gatwick is to bus which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Gatwick is to train which takes 42 min and costs £13 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paddington Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Gatwick?

The distance between Kensington and Gatwick is 27 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Kensington to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Gatwick bus from?

Kensington to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Paddington Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Gatwick train from?

Kensington to Gatwick train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kensington (Olympia) station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Kensington to Gatwick is to train which takes 42 min and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £14 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Kensington to Gatwick bus arrive?

Kensington to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Kensington to Gatwick train arrive?

Kensington to Gatwick train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Gatwick is 27 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kensington to Gatwick.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kensington to Gatwick?

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Kensington to Gatwick - 7 ways to travel via train, line 49 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kensington to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Clapham Junctiontrain Stratford / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
42 min
£14–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paddington Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus A2
1h 39m
£5–14
Line 49 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus 49
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 36m
£14–26
Drive 26.9 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Gatwickcar 26.9 mi
56 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Gatwicktaxi 26.9 mi
56 min
£110–130
Train, line 100 bus
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Redhilltrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus 100
1h 43m
£19–41
Bus via London Heathrow Airport T5 -
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 21m
£6–9

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Distance: 27.1 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 42 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Paddington Station to North Terminal Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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