There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Kent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 20m£26–110Line 400 bus, line 291 bus, line 7 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Bartholomews Church to War Memorialbus 400
- Take the bus from War Memorial to War Memorialbus 291
- Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
4h 49m£7–9Line 100 bus, train, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100
- Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
- Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
3h 53m£13–19Drive 49.4 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Kentcar 49.4 mi
51 min£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gatwick to Kenttaxi 49.4 mi
51 min£210–260
Gatwick to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Kent is to line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Kent is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Kent. However, there are services departing from St Bartholomews Church and arriving at Dickley Wood via War Memorial, War Memorial and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Kent. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Lenham via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Gatwick and Kent is 76 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Kent without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Gatwick to Kent, including transfers.
Gatwick to Kent bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from St Bartholomews Church station.
Gatwick to Kent train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Kent is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and line 291 bus and line 7 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lenham via London Victoria in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Bartholomews Church to Dickley Wood via War Memorial, War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Redhill to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- 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 Bartholomews Church to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from War Memorial to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £210–260
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 Kent bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at War Memorial station.
Gatwick to Kent train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Kent is 50 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Gatwick to Kent.
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