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How to get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood by train?

By train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Abbey Wood (London) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

75min£8.50
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 7
    Ride to train station Abbey Wood (London)
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood (London)
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Abbey Wood Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

84min£11.10
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 8
    Ride to train station Abbey Wood Station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood

The distance between Gatwick Airport, London and Abbey Wood, London is approximately 36.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, London and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • Three Bridges

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Public transport stations close to Abbey Wood, London

Abbey Wood is located at Abbey Wood, London and the nearest public transport station is Abbey Wood Station (C).

Train stations close to Abbey Wood:

  • Abbey Wood Station
  • Abbey Wood (London)
  • Plumstead

Bus stations close to Abbey Wood:

  • Abbey Wood Station (C)
  • Gayton Road / Abbey Wood Station
  • Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station (D)

River Bus stations close to Abbey Wood:

  • Barking Riverside Pier

By Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Abbey Wood Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

84min£11.10
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 8
    Ride to train station Abbey Wood Station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Abbey Wood?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Victoria station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to East Croydon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Croydon station near Abbey Wood in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood by train?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Abbey Wood in London by train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport to get to Abbey Wood?

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Victoria station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport and Abbey Wood?

    Get off the train at the East Croydon station, which is closest to Abbey Wood in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood?

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Abbey Wood costs £8.50.

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