There are 6 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 241 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Station241
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to North Terminal Bus StationUk066
2h 19m£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Gatwick30 mi
1h 4m£140–180Train, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Farringdon to RedhillPeterborough - Horsham / ...
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road East100
2h 1m£18–39Line 129 bus, line 75 bus, line 400 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 Westway Common to St Bartholomews Church400
3h 43m£10–49
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 station. However, there are services departing from Leslie Road / Custom House Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
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 Stagecoach London, depart from Leslie Road / Custom House 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 241 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 2h 19m.
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 North Terminal Bus Station via Leslie Road / Custom House Station and Stratford City Bus Station in around 2h 19m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- 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/
Bus from Leslie Road / Custom House Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Halls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road East
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Westway Common to St Bartholomews Church
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- 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 Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford City Bus 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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