What is the cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick is to bus which costs £8 - £11 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick is to Airport Transfer which takes 47 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick is 38 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

How do I travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £11.

How long does it take to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick bus from?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick train from?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick bus arrive?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick train arrive?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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Can I share a ride from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick?

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London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
1h 5m
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£27–53
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Gatwickrideshare 36.8 mi
47 min
£30–40
Drive 36.8 mi
1. Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwickcar 36.8 mi
47 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwicktaxi 36.8 mi
47 min
£110–150
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalshuttle
2h
£15–27

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gatwick by bus

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Gatwick, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Gatwick Airport via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 20m.

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