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How to get fromKing Cross to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from King Cross to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    4h 8m
    £84–135

  2. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    9h 27m
    £35–69

  3. Drive 231.3 mi

    1. Drive from King Cross to Gatwick Airportcar car 231.3 mi
    4h 6m
    £56–81

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    £80–282

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 564
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    11h 31m
    £51–123

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    6h 4m
    £67–170

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LBA - LGW
    6h 7m
    £62–116

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    £99–341

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    5h 52m
    £128–274

King Cross to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Halifax to Gatwick Airport via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen's Road to South Terminal Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 9h 27m.

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