How to get from London to Gatwick
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 45m, from €7.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Gatwick. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 41 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
London to Gatwick: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Gatwick Airport SouthbusLocal bus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from London to Gatwick works
Start with a Local bus bus from London to Gatwick Airport South, about 45 min. In total it's roughly €7 over 45 min, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Gatwick
DepartureLondonWho runs London to Gatwick
On this route you travel with Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Gatwick: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Gatwick?+−
The most useful route takes about 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Gatwick from London?+−
About 41 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Gatwick cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €7. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Gatwick?+−
On this route you travel with Local bus.
Can you get from London to Gatwick without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gatwick?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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