What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £25 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Street and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Albans City and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between St Albans City and Gatwick Airport is 49 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £25 - £50.

How long does it take to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

The train from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the St Albans City to Gatwick Airport bus from?

St Albans City to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Peter's Street station.

Where do I catch the St Albans City to Gatwick Airport train from?

St Albans City to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.

Train or bus from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the St Albans City to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

St Albans City to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the St Albans City to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

St Albans City to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans City to Gatwick Airport is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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St Albans City to Gatwick Airport - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Albans City to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 7m
£25–50
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3h 15m
£10–15
Drive 59.7 mi
1. Drive from St Albans City to Gatwick Airportcar 59.7 mi
1h 8m
£15–21

St Albans City to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between St Albans City, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from St Albans City to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Albans City to South Terminal Bus Station via St Peter's Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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