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How to get fromCharing Cross to GatwickBy train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain train London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    41 min
    £14–29

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus N9
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2h 42m
    £5–8

  3. Line 87 bus, train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Redhilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    2h 13m
    £13–45

  4. Drive 26.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Gatwickcar car 26.4 mi
    1h
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Gatwicktaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    1h
    £190–240

Charing Cross to Gatwick by train

Calendar933Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 2h 42m.

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