What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 33 min and costs £13 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between London and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from London to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between London and Gatwick Airport is 27 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from London to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £13 - £35.

How long does it take to get from London to Gatwick Airport?

The train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport takes 33 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Gatwick Airport bus from?

London to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Gatwick Airport train from?

London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from London to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 33 min and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the London to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

London to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the London to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

London to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from London to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Gatwick Airport is 29 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from London to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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London to Gatwick Airport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
33 min
£13–35
Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Gatwick Airportcar 29.1 mi
55 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 15m
£10–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Gatwick Airporttaxi 29.1 mi
55 min
£210–260

London to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 26.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between London, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 33 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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