How to get from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by bus and train?

From Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to Purley station. Next, take the 289 bus from Purley Station (H) station to Airport House station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

43min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 289289
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from Gatwick Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Purley
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Purley Station (H)
    ID H
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 289289
    Wait for bus
    289
    Elmers End
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport House
    ID CS
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by bus and train via THAMESLINK and 119

To get from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, take the 119 bus from East Croydon Station (E7) station to The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

41min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from Gatwick Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Station (E7)
    ID E7
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E)
    ID E
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport
The distance between Gatwick Airport, South Croydon and Croydon Airport, South Croydon is approximately 14.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

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

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal
  • Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Public transport stations close to Croydon Airport, South Croydon

Croydon Airport is located at Purley Way, South Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Coldharbour Road (SF).

Train stations close to Croydon Airport:

  • Sanderstead
  • South Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon Airport:

  • Coldharbour Road (SF)
  • Imperial Way (S)
  • Colonnades Leisure Park (S)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by bus and train via THAMESLINK and 119

To get from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport in South Croydon, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to East Croydon station. Next, take the 119 bus from East Croydon Station (E7) station to The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £10.25.

41min£10.25
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon Airport
Leaves from Gatwick Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Station (E7)
    ID E7
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Colonnades / Croydon Airport (E)
    ID E
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Croydon Airport
    Walk to
    Croydon Airport
    Purley Way
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 289.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 119.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Croydon Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Purley station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Purley station near Croydon Airport in South Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Croydon Airport in South Croydon by train and bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley.

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

    Get off the train at the Purley stop, which is closest to Croydon Airport in South Croydon.

  • When is the last train from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport?

    The last train from Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Croydon Airport in South Croydon is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Gatwick Airport station at 03:46.

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

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Croydon Airport costs £10.25.

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