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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central London to Gatwick

Composite routes from Central London to Gatwick

Cheapest
52 min
Car
54 km.
from $2
Other
59 min
36 km.
from $29.11
3 h 40 min
36 km.
from $12.10
2 h 3 min
36 km.
from $40.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Email:
info@oxfordbus.co.uk
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.05

Metroline Travel

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Email:
customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
Website:
metroline.co.uk/
Bus from Hounslow West Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.22–$3.70

Transport UK

Phone:
+44 20 7788 8550
Email:
customer.care@abellio.co.uk
Website:
transportukbus.com/
Bus from Hounslow West Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Metrobus

Phone:
+44 1293 449191
Email:
info@metrobus.co.uk
Website:
metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Clock Tower to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.05–$4.56

London United

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
ratpdevtransitlondon.com/
Bus from Darwin Road Brentford to Cromwell
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59
Bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to High
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Brentford to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.44–$12.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Gatwick is to line 65 bus and line 406 bus and line 460 bus which costs $7.83 - $8.37 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Gatwick is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Windmill Road South Ealing and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Hounslow West Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Central London to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Brentford and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Clapham Junction and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Central London to Gatwick?

The distance between Central London and Gatwick is 50 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $15.22 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Central London to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Central London to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Gatwick bus from?

Central London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Transport UK, depart from Hounslow West Station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Gatwick train from?

Central London to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.

Train or bus from Central London to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Central London to Gatwick is to train which takes 59 min and costs $15.22 - $27.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $38.04 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Central London to Gatwick bus arrive?

Central London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Transport UK, arrive at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Central London to Gatwick train arrive?

Central London to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Central London to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Gatwick is 48 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Central London to Gatwick.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 698+ hotels available in Gatwick. Prices start at $39.54 per night.
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