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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Athens station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via New England Street, Brighton and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 47m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Athens?

The distance between Gatwick and Athens is 2429 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 28m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Gatwick to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Athens bus from?

Gatwick to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Gatwick to Athens?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Peiraias, which costs and takes 44h 2m.

Where does the Gatwick to Athens bus arrive?

Gatwick to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 6:09 AM in Gatwick and 8:09 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Gatwick to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
6h 42m
€61–221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 28m
€259–572
Bus via Peiraias
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
44h 2m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 50m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 41m
€92–269
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 17m
€92–325
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 13m
€85–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
44h 16m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
44h 47m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 9h
€140–297
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
30h 59m
€558–878

Gatwick to Athens by bus

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Distance: 2,429 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express, easyJet, and Aegean Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Στ.Ομονοιασ via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Brighton, Tirana, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Peiraias, and Στ.Πειραια in around 44h 2m.

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