How to travel from London to Horley

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Compare train and bus for London to Horley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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$22

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$16

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$28

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1h 15m

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45m

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30m

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2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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1h 31m

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Compare ways to travel from London to Horley

Compare the available ways to get from London to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Horley is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Horley:

A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Horley costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from London to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 46m faster (45m by train vs 1h 31m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $28 (€23)). 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.

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from London to Horley

How to get from London to Horley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX025
    10:20 PM1h35
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    11:55 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX025
    10:20 PM1h35
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    11:55 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ThameslinkW45745
    2:25 PM0h41
    London Bridge (LBG)
    3:06 PMHorley station (HOR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkW45739
    3:25 PM0h41
    London Bridge (LBG)
    4:06 PMHorley station (HOR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45748
    1:25 PM0h43
    London Bridge (LBG)
    2:08 PMHorley station (HOR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC02764
    1:54 PM0h46
    London Bridge (LBG)
    2:40 PMHorley station (HOR)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX025
    7:20 PM1h50
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    9:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX025
    8:50 PM1h50
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    10:40 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX025
    6:50 AM1h50
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    8:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Horley is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Horley:

A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Horley costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from London to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

The distance from London to Horley is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Horley is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Horley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Horley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Southern to go to Horley by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Horley with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern.
  • 31 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, Brighton, Stratford, Oxford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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