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Compare bus and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 17, while a train costs an average of CHF 20.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 20 Average price | CHF 17 Average price Cheapest | CHF 46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London
Compare the available ways to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London costing on average CHF 20.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
The journey is about 51m faster (37m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly CHF 27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 20 vs CHF 46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London
How to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 8:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W456028:06 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 8:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W454358:16 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 8:45 AM London Bridge (LBG) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
W454038:36 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
W454788:46 AM 0h29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 9:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 PM 1h20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 10:30 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM 1h30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 6:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM 1h30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South 10:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London costing on average CHF 20.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express to go to London by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express.
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