What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train from?

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

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Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 3 and Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £19.

Q: Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £32 - £37 and takes 1h 20m.

There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal by bus, train, car, taxi, or towncar

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
1h 19m
£8–19
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick AirportBedford - Brighton / ...
1h 20m
£32–37
Drive 38.2 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal38.2 mi
48 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal38.2 mi
48 min
£90–120
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London Gatwick Airport37.5 mi
47 min
Towncar via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take a town car from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminal38.4 mi
48 min

Heathrow Terminal 3 to Gatwick Airport South Terminal by foot and bus

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 3, England and Gatwick Airport South Terminal, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £15–19 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Gatwick Airport via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 20m.

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