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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Havant / ...
    1h 12m
    £20–30

  2. Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2h 11m
    £9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    1h 51m
    £11–23

  4. Drive 41.8 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Gatwickcar car 41.8 mi
    1h 25m
    £11–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watford to Gatwicktaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    1h 25m
    £85–110

  6. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Watford High Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Redhilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    2h 36m
    £25–43

Watford to Gatwick by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Watford, 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 Town Hall to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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