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There are 5 ways to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar

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Train  •  1h 26m

  1. Take the train from Slough to Farringdon Without Elizabeth
  2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport Bedford - Brighton / ...

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Bus  •  1h 34m

  1. Take the bus from Wellington Street Stop C to Heathrow Terminal 5 703 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station 025 / ...

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Taxi  •  48 min

  1. Take a taxi from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 45.6 miles

Drive  •  48 min

  1. Drive from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 45.6 miles

Towncar  •  48 min

  1. Take a town car from Slough to London Gatwick Airport 45.6 miles

Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

492 Weekly Trains
1h 26m Average Duration
£20 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 34m.

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The fastest way to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to taxi which takes 48 min and costs £95 - £120.

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No, there is no direct bus from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop C and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

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No, there is no direct train from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

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The distance between Slough and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 31 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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The best way to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £20 - £45.

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It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.

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Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Wellington Street Stop C station.

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Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line, depart from Slough station.

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The best way to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 34m.

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Map of how to get from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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  • Distance: 30.9 miles
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Slough, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

You can take a train from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 34m.

Train operators
Elizabeth Line
Phone
0343 222 1234
Website
tfl.gov.uk
Train from Slough to Farringdon Without
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£6 - £14
Website
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Contactless Off Peak
£6 - £9
Contactless Peak
£9 - £14
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
£14 - £29
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£14 - £20
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£21 - £29
Bus operators
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Phone
0345 646 0707
Website
firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Wellington Street Stop A to Heathrow Terminal 5
Ave. Duration
41 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
Thames Valley Buses
Phone
+44 118 973 3486
Email
customerservices@thamesvalleybuses.com
Website
thamesvalleybuses.com
Bus from Slough Town Centre, Wellington Street Stop A to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.thamesvalleybuses.com/
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£14 - £20
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to London Gatwick Airport
Ave. Duration
56 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£10 - £14
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£6 - £10
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
Taxi from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Ave. Duration
48 min
Estimated price
£95 - £120
Minicabs Slough & Windsor
Phone
+44 1753 474 718
Cab Co Slough
Phone
+44 1753 691 212
Website
cabcoslough.co.uk
511 Viking Cars
Phone
+44 1753 511 511
Jayride
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
On demand
Towncar from Slough to London Gatwick Airport
Estimated price
£90

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Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

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Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 46 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Slough to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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