There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick AirportBedford - Brighton / ...
1h 7m£17–22Drive 30 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Gatwick30 mi
1h 4m£8–11Line 129 bus, line 75 bus, line 405 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Halls75
- Take the bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Station405
3h 35m£10–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Gatwick30 mi
1h 4m£140–180Train, bus
- Take the train from Custom House to Farringdon Without
- Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Povey Cross Road East100
1h 26m£23–27
ExCeL London to Gatwick by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Povey Cross Road East via Lewisham Station, Park Street and Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Gatwick is 33 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £17 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £17 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 75 bus and line 405 bus, which costs £9 - £50 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Gatwick, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Gatwick Airport via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Povey Cross Road East via West Silvertown DLR Station, Lewisham Station, Fairfield Halls, Park Street, and Redhill Bus Station in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–19
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Halls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Park Street to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Povey Cross Road East
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0208 848 7711
- info@bmcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- bmcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Povey Cross Road East
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.bmcoaches.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £140–180
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Gatwick bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Gatwick is 30 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from ExCeL London to Gatwick.
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