The distance between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Gatwick Airport.
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Drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW). It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Thameslink and Southern Service run train services between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW). Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). instead which will take 1h 10m.
The easiest way to get to Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Canterbury is to drive which will take 1h 10m and cost around £19 ($22).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Gatwick Airport (LGW). The distance is around 107km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 40m | £53($63) | hourly | 160km (99 miles) |
Train via Tonbridge | 1h 40m | £35($41) | hourly | 106km (66 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 2hrs | £52($61) | hourly | 152km (95 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | £17($20) | every 3 hours | 153km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £19($22) | on demand | 107km (67 miles) |
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