What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent is to Airport Transfer which takes 53 min and costs £16 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent. However, there are services departing from Gatwick South Terminal and arriving at Dickley Wood via War Memorial, Railway Station and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Lenham via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kent is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent bus from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent is to line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent bus arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent is 52 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent.

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 17m
£28–59
Drive 51.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kentcar 51.5 mi
53 min
£13–18
Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to War Memorialbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Railway Stationbus 291
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
4h 48m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Kentrideshare 51.5 mi
53 min
£16–21
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 20m
£38–80

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kent by train and bus

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Dickley Wood via War Memorial, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lenham via London Victoria in around 2h 20m.

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