There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick to Avignon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 24m€265–453Fly London Gatwick Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 4m€68–165Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Avignonbus
18h 15m€167–284Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Avignoncar
11h 1m€306–385Train via Paris
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Centretrain Tgv
8h 32m€288–472Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
22h 15m€91–168Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Avignoncar
12h 30m€204–344Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 59m€112–305Fly London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LGW - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
6h 22m€79–195Fly London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 42m€75–250Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 51m€90–249
Gatwick to Avignon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Avignon is to fly and train which costs €65 - €170 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Avignon is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Avignon. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Avignon Tgv via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Gatwick and Avignon is 1188 km.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €260 - €460.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Gatwick to Avignon, including transfers.
Gatwick to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Avignon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Avignon is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €260 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 15m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Avignon, France?
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Avignon Tgv via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Avignon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Avignon is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 8:38 PM in Gatwick and 9:38 PM in Avignon.
Gatwick to Avignon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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