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How to get fromRussell Square to Gatwickby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    43 min
    £16–21

  2. Drive  27.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell Square to Gatwickcar car 27.2 mi
    1h 3m
    £7–10

  3. Line 38 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Victoria Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Travelodge Gatwick Centralbus bus Gh1
    1h 25m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Gatwicktaxi taxi 27.2 mi
    1h 3m
    £120–150

  5. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Redhilltrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    1h 32m
    £16–19

Russell Square to Gatwick by train

Calendar992Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.3 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Gatwick, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–21 and the journey takes 43 min.

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