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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Gatwick South Terminal via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and East Grinstead Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Kent to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Kent and Gatwick Airport is 61 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kent to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

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

Kent to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Royal Star Arcade station.

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

Kent to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Kent to Gatwick Airport is to line 7 bus and line 291 bus and line 400 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Kent to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Kent to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Victoria Place station.

Where does the Kent to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Kent to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Gatwick Airport is 49 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kent to Gatwick Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Kent to Gatwick Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 7 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Bromley Southtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
1h 51m
£29–57
Drive 49.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Gatwick Airportcar 49.1 mi
51 min
£12–18
Line 7 bus, line 291 bus, line 400 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to East Grinstead Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from East Grinstead Station to Gatwick South Terminalbus 400 / ...
4h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Gatwick Airporttaxi 49.1 mi
51 min
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 3m
£38–84

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Gatwick South Terminal via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and East Grinstead Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Gatwick Airport via London Victoria in around 2h 3m.

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