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How to get fromSouth London to Gatwickby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South London to Gatwick by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwood Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    32 min
    £9–18

  2. Drive 18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South London to Gatwickcar car 18.3 mi
    38 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 410 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Christie Drive to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 410
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Holiday Innbus bus Gh1
    47 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South London to Gatwicktaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    38 min
    £100–130

  5. Line 405 bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 405
    2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    1h 50m
    £6–9

South London to Gatwick by train

Calendar258Weekly Trains
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Norwood Junction to Gatwick Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 32 min. Southern also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christie Drive to Povey Cross Road East via East Croydon Rail Station, Park Street, and Redhill Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

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