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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 51 min.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal 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 South Terminal?

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus via East Croydon Rail Station, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 1h 13m.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 28 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal.

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

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Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Q: How far is it from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

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

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

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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 27.5 mi
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1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalcar 27.5 mi
51 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
£10–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminaltaxi 27.5 mi
51 min
£260–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 59m
£12–37

Waterloo Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal by train

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 40 min

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