What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Terminal Coach Station station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 1h behind Gatwick Airport South Terminal. It is currently 1:30 AM in Gatwick Airport South Terminal and 12:30 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Book your Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

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Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5

Q: How far is it from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 37 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £20.

Q: Train or bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 1h 46m.

There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 by bus, train, car, taxi, or towncar

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk900 / ...
1h 5m
£8–20
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to FarringdonBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth
1h 46m
£29–36
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 536 mi
44 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 536 mi
44 min
£85–110
Towncar
1. Take a town car from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 537.3 mi
46 min

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5 by bus

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Distance: 36.4 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport South Terminal, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £13–16 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 46m.

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