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

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There are 6 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 Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    42 min
    £14–34

  2. Drive 26.4 mi

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

  3. Line 87 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    1h 31m
    £17–51

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    52 min
    £17–32

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    2h 31m
    £12–34

Charing Cross to Gatwick by subway and train

Calendar1190Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Gatwick, England?

Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 33 min. Gatwick Express also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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