There are 5 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
- Take the train from Bromley South to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
2h 31m£33–69Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Whitstable68.2 mi
1h 11m£16–21Bus
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 59m£25–51Drive 68.2 mi
- Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstablecar 68.2 mi
1h 11m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
2h 33m£43–90
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from East Croydon Rail Station and arriving at Horsebridge via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Whitstable via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Whitstable is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.
The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable, including transfers.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from East Croydon Rail Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Horsebridge via East Croydon, East Croydon Rail Station, Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Whitstable via London Victoria in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Bromley South to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Elephant & Castle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £16–21
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More Questions & Answers
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Whitstable.
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