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How to get fromWaterloo East Station to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via London Bridge

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    37 min
    £14–28

  2. Drive 28.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airportcar car 28.5 mi
    53 min
    £7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus N68
    1h 14m
    £10–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airporttaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    53 min
    £270–330

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    48 min
    £14–28

  6. Line 77 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus bus 77
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    1h 15m
    £14–48

Waterloo East Station to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar1003Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.4 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Waterloo East Station, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 28 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to East Croydon Rail Station hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 53 min.

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