What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick is to bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Junction and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

The distance between Watford Junction and Gatwick is 42 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Junction to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Gatwick bus from?

Watford Junction to Gatwick bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Gatwick train from?

Watford Junction to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Gatwick bus arrive?

Watford Junction to Gatwick bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford Junction to Gatwick train arrive?

Watford Junction to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Gatwick is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Watford Junction to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Watford Junction to Gatwick?

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Watford Junction to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
1h 12m
£17–24
Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 16m
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2h 1m
£11–25
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Watford Junction to Gatwickcar 53 mi
1h 1m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford Junction to Gatwicktaxi 53 mi
1h 1m
£110–140

Watford Junction to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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