There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Hayes by train, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Take the tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Elmers End Tram Stop
- Take the train from Elmers End to Hayes (Kent)
53 min£10–13Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gatwick to Hayes20.8 mi
41 min£6–8Bus, train, line 119 bus
- Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Gatwick South Terminal100
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Hayes Library119
1h 2m£11–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to Hayes20.8 mi
41 min£50–65Line 100 bus, line 405 bus, line 119 bus
- Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Station100
- Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Street405
- Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Hayes Library119
2h 12m£7–8
Gatwick to Hayes by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Hayes is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Hayes is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Povey Cross Road East and arriving at Hayes Library via Redhill Bus Station and St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Hayes (Kent) via East Croydon Tram Stop and Elmers End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Gatwick and Hayes is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Hayes without a car is to train and tram which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £14.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Gatwick to Hayes, including transfers.
Gatwick to Hayes bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Povey Cross Road East station.
Gatwick to Hayes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Hayes bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Redhill Bus Station.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Hayes, England?
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Hayes Library via Redhill Bus Station and St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Elmers End Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/trams/?cid=trams
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Elmers End to Hayes (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Povey Cross Road East to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Hayes Library
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Hayes Library
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0208 848 7711
- info@bmcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- bmcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Povey Cross Road East to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.bmcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Searle's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1293 910 910
- Website
- 910910.co.uk
RoadRunners Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 01293 222 222
- Website
- roadrunnersgatwick.co.uk
Jewel Cars Gatwick
- Phone
- +44 1737 668 202
- Website
- jewelcars.co.uk
Carline DSM
- Phone
- +44 1293 430 430
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Henfield Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 7825 794 634
- Website
- henfieldprivatehire.co.uk
Gatwick Cars
- Phone
- +44 1293 550 000
- Website
- taxis.gatwickairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Hayes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Hayes is 21 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Gatwick to Hayes.
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