There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Falmer by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
45 min£13–22Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Pavilion to Villagebus 29 / ...
1h 30m£7–11Drive 27.6 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Falmercar 27.6 mi
31 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to Falmertaxi 27.6 mi
31 min£120–150Train, bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Village Waybus 3X
1h 22m£16–29Line 500 bus, line 29 bus
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Bus Stationbus 500
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Villagebus 29 / ...
2h 20m£10–11
Gatwick to Falmer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Falmer is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Falmer is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Falmer. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Village via Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Falmer. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Falmer via Lewes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Gatwick and Falmer is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Falmer without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £12 - £22.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Gatwick to Falmer, including transfers.
Gatwick to Falmer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Falmer train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Falmer is to train which takes 45 min and costs £12 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 29 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Falmer, England?
Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Lewes hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Village via Old Steine and Royal Pavilion in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Lewes
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from Gatwick Airport to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Royal Pavilion to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Brighton Station to Village Way
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Bus Station to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
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- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Carline DSM
- Phone
- +44 1293 430 430
Jewel Cars Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 1737 668 202
- Website
- jewelcars.co.uk
RoadRunners Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 01293 222 222
- Website
- roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
Searle's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1293 910 910
- Website
- 910910.co.uk
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Falmer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.
Gatwick to Falmer train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lewes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Falmer is 28 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Gatwick to Falmer.
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