There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
40 min£14–28Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car 28.6 mi
53 min£7–10Bus via East Croydon Rail Station
- Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to East Croydon Rail Stationbus N68
1h 13m£10–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick-LGW28.6 mi
53 min£35–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)taxi 28.6 mi
53 min£270–330Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 59m£12–37
Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Waterloo Station and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £28.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.
Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.
Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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.
What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 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.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–4
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick-LGW
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £270–330
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Waterloo Station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.