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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paddington Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Kensington and Gatwick Airport is 27 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Kensington to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Kensington to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station, which costs and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Kensington to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Kensington to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Kensington to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Gatwick Airport is 29 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Kensington to Gatwick Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Kensington to Gatwick Airport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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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 / ...
43 min
£14–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paddington Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus A2
1h 49m
£6–15
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Pl-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
1h 43m
Drive 28.7 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Gatwick Airportcar 28.7 mi
54 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Gatwick Airporttaxi 28.7 mi
54 min
£110–140
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Blackfriars stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
54 min
£17–42

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Distance: 27.1 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 43m.

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