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

The cheapest way to get from Harwell to Gatwick is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwell to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Harwell and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwell to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Parkway Station and Queens Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Harwell to Gatwick?

The distance between Harwell and Gatwick is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwell to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Harwell to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwell to Gatwick bus from?

Harwell to Gatwick bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Parkway Station.

Train or bus from Harwell to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Harwell to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Harwell to Gatwick bus arrive?

Harwell to Gatwick bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Queens Lane station.

Can I drive from Harwell to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwell to Gatwick is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Harwell to Gatwick.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 343+ hotels available in Gatwick.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
2h 36m
£32–62
Drive 71 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harwell to Gatwickcar 71 mi
1h 33m
£18–26
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 45m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Queens Lanebus X32
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to North Terminal Bus Stationbus Lgw
4h 14m
£19–26

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Harwell to Gatwick.

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Distance: 72.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Harwell, Oxfordshire, England and Gatwick, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, Reading, Reading RailAir, and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 2h 45m.

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