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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Didcot is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Didcot is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Didcot?

The distance between Gatwick and Didcot is 69 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Gatwick to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Didcot train from?

Gatwick to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Didcot?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Didcot is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Gatwick to Didcot train arrive?

Gatwick to Didcot train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Didcot is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Gatwick to Didcot.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Didcot?

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

There are 446+ hotels available in Didcot.

Gatwick to Didcot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Didcot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
1h 52m
£33–63
Drive 70.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick to Didcot70.1 mi
1h 28m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 3m
£39–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brunel Way7
3. Take the train from Slough to Didcot Parkway
3h 2m

Gatwick to Didcot by train

200Weekly Trains

1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.9 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Didcot, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Didcot Parkway via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 2h 3m.

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