What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Gatwick Airport is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport train from?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus via East Croydon Rail Station, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport is 29 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport?

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
40 min
£14–28
Drive 28.6 mi
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1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airportcar 28.6 mi
53 min
£7–10
Bus via East Croydon Rail Station
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to East Croydon Rail Stationbus N68
1h 13m
£10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airporttaxi 28.6 mi
53 min
£270–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 59m
£12–37

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 40 min. 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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