What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Gatwick is to bus which costs £5 - £11 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £21 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Watford to Gatwick?

The distance between Watford and Gatwick is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £21 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Watford to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Gatwick bus from?

Watford to Gatwick bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Gatwick train from?

Watford to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Watford to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminal 3, which costs and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Watford to Gatwick bus arrive?

Watford to Gatwick bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.

Where does the Watford to Gatwick train arrive?

Watford to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Gatwick is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Watford to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 13m
£22–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 11m
£6–11
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 3
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
1h 59m
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Gatwickcar 41.7 mi
1h 27m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Gatwicktaxi 41.7 mi
1h 27m
£85–110

Watford to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 3 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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