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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Downeby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Downe by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, line 146 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    3. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Downe Churchbus bus 146
    1h 27m
    £11–21

  2. Drive 23 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Downecar car 23 mi
    41 min
    £6–8

  3. Train, line 146 bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Bromley Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Downe Churchbus bus 146
    1h 46m
    £21–43

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Downerideshare rideshare 23 mi
    41 min
    £40–50

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Downetaxi taxi 23 mi
    41 min
    £55–70

  6. Line 400 bus, line 466 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Westway Commonbus bus 400
    2. Take the bus from Westway Common to Addington Village Interchangebus bus 466
    3h 7m
    £8–10

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  • Distance: 28.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Downe, England?

You can take a bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Downe Church via Westway Common, Addington Village Interchange, and Bromley South Station in around 3h 7m.

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