There are 7 ways to get from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Sutton Police Station to East Croydon Rail Station
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Take the train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
6 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to Norwood Junction
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Take the train from Norwood Junction to Gatwick Airport
Train via Clapham Junction
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to Clapham Junction
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Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport
Train via Dorking
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Take the train from Sutton (London) to Dorking
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Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Gatwick Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Drive
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Drive from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport
Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus and train
The journey time between Sutton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 40 min and covers a distance of around 21 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 3 min. Operated by London Buses, Thameslink and Southern Service, the Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) service departs from Sutton Police Station and arrives in Gatwick Airport. Typically 472 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 25 min.
The quickest way to get from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to taxi which costs £40 - £50 and takes 25 min.
No, there is no direct train from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Sutton (London) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Norwood Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Sutton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to bus and train which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £17.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.
Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern Service, depart from Sutton (London) station.
Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern Service, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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- Distance: 13.6 miles
- Duration: 40 min
What companies run services between Sutton, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?
You can take a train from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Norwood Junction in around 48 min.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8 - £10
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £8 - £10
Train from Norwood Junction to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9 - £11
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £9 - £11
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6 - £15
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £6 - £10
- Anytime 1st Class
- £10 - £15
Train from Sutton (London) to Norwood Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £4 - £6
- Anytime 1st Class
- £5 - £7
Train from Norwood Junction to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7 - £16
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £7 - £10
- Anytime 1st Class
- £11 - £16
Train from Sutton (London) to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5 - £12
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £5 - £8
- Anytime 1st Class
- £8 - £12
Train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8 - £21
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £8 - £12
- Anytime 1st Class
- £15 - £21
Train from Sutton (London) to Dorking
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5 - £11
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £5 - £8
- Anytime 1st Class
- £8 - £11
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Dorking Deepdene to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6 - £9
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £6 - £9
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £11 - £16
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Sutton Police Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £40 - £50
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Sutton to London Gatwick Airport
- Estimated price
- £90
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