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

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 31m and costs £16 - £21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Kingsdown. However, there are services departing from East Croydon Rail Station and arriving at Ripple Turning via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Deal via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

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

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kingsdown is 119 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown, including transfers.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from East Croydon Rail Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 36m.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown.

Where can I stay near Kingsdown?

There are 1413+ hotels available in Kingsdown.

Can I share a ride from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdown?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kingsdown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dealtrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 31m
£58–117
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Kingsdownrideshare 86.4 mi
1h 31m
£16–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 36m
£25–51
Drive 86.4 mi
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kingsdowncar 86.4 mi
1h 31m
£21–31
Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus, bus, line 12 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 / ...
4. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ripple Turningbus 12
7h 13m

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

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Distance: 118.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ripple Turning via London St Pancras Intl, Deal, and Queen Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ripple Turning via East Croydon, East Croydon Rail Station, Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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