There are 5 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 20m£54–98Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Stroud120.3 mi
2h 15m£16–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
- Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train
3h 42m£59–92Drive 120.3 mi
- Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroudcar 120.3 mi
2h 15m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus 401
4h 35m£26–63
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 15m and costs £16 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Coach Station and arriving at Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stroud is 118 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud, including transfers.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Stroud, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Stroud (Glos) via Reading in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Stroud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £16–21
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stroud train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1828+ hotels available in Stroud.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stroud. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















