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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Gatwick is to line 405 bus and line 100 bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Gatwick is to train which takes 14 min and costs £7 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Povey Cross Road East via Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Gatwick?

The distance between Croydon and Gatwick is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £7 - £15.

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

The train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Gatwick bus from?

Croydon to Gatwick bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Park Street station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Gatwick train from?

Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Croydon to Gatwick is to train which takes 14 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 405 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Croydon to Gatwick bus arrive?

Croydon to Gatwick bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Redhill Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Gatwick train arrive?

Croydon to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Gatwick is 17 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Croydon to Gatwick.

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

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Croydon to Gatwick - 4 ways to travel via train, line 405 bus, and line 100 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Gatwick by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airporttrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
14 min
£7–15
Line 405 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Stationbus 405
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus 100
1h 29m
£5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Gatwicktaxi 17.3 mi
35 min
£100–130
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Gatwickcar 17.3 mi
35 min
£5–7

Croydon to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 16 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 14 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Povey Cross Road East via Redhill Bus Station in around 1h 29m.

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