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How to get fromThornton Heath to Gatwickby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Gatwick by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to East Croydontrain train London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    26 min
    £8–14

  2. Drive  18.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Gatwickcar car 18.4 mi
    37 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 198 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Thornton Heath Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 198
    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
    59 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Gatwicktaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    37 min
    £85–100

  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

  6. Train, line 420 bus

    1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Sutton (London)train train London Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sutton Station to St Bartholomews Churchbus bus 420
    2h 19m
    £6–8

Thornton Heath to Gatwick by train

Calendar347Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.9 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Thornton Heath to Gatwick Airport via East Croydon in around 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Povey Cross Road East via Fairfield Halls, Park Street, and Redhill Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

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