What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick is to train which takes 40 min and costs £16 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Gatwick is 28 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £16 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gatwick bus from?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Gatwick train from?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick is to train which takes 40 min and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £27 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gatwick bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Gatwick train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Gatwick is 26 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Gatwick?

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Waterloo Station to Gatwick - 6 ways to travel via train, line 460 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
40 min
£16–29
Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Gatwickcar 25.8 mi
58 min
£7–10
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Epsomtrain London Waterloo - Dorking / ...
2. Take the bus from Clock Tower to St Bartholomews Churchbus 460
2h 22m
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Gatwicktaxi 25.8 mi
58 min
£100–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Povey Cross Road Eastbus 100
53 min
£17–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2h 45m
£7–26

Waterloo Station to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 27.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from London Waterloo to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 40 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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