There are 14 ways to get from Gatwick to Rome by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, 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.
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
5h 22m€64–171Train
- 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
15h 50m€334–554Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
24h 2m€209–365Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
18h 4m€409–538Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LHR - FCO
6h 17m€83–254Train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LTN - FCO
6h 54m€82–200Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane STN - CIA
7h 8m€85–307Fly London Gatwick Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LGW - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
6h 31m€82–233Fly London Gatwick Airport to Naples Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LGW - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
6h 51m€81–237Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BHX - FCO
7h 31m€103–297Train, bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Milanbus
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
25h 26m€166–281Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus
30h 13m€194–280Bus via Paris
- 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
33h 40m€139–240Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Romecar
19h 6m€304–495
Gatwick to Rome by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €60 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Rome. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg Park&Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Rome. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
The distance between Gatwick and Rome is 1441 km.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Rome without a car is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs €330 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Gatwick to Rome, including transfers.
Gatwick to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Rome train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €600 and takes 15h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €190 - €280 and takes 30h 13m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Rome, Italy?
easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- 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
- €20
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- National Express
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rome is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 3:34 PM in Gatwick and 4:34 PM in Rome.
Gatwick to Rome train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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