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

From Gatwick Airport to Kennington by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Kennington in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 502 bus from Vicarage Lane, Ashford station to Meadowbrook Road, Bockhanger station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 502502
Walk to Kennington
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
    St Pancras
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Lane, Ashford
    ID Q
    550 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 502502
    Wait for bus
    502
    Kennington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Meadowbrook Road, Bockhanger
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    Kent
    630 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to Kennington by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Kennington in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Ashford International station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

150min£11.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Kennington
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
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Mill Hill East
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Canterbury West
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    Kent
    3.38 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Kennington

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Ashford and Kennington, Ashford is approximately 139.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Kennington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ashford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

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

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • Horley

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

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

Public transport stations close to Kennington, Ashford

Kennington is located at Kent, Ashford and the nearest public transport station is The Street, Kennington.

Bus stations close to Kennington:

  • The Street, Kennington
  • Upper Vicarage Road Post Office, Kennington
  • Grasmere Road, Bockhanger

Related Routes

From Gatwick Airport to Kennington by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Kennington in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Ashford International station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £11.10.

150min£11.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Kennington
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
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Mill Hill East
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Canterbury West
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    Kent
    3.38 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 502.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Kennington?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St Pancras station near Kennington in Ashford.

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

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Kennington in Ashford by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    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 Kennington?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras stop, which is closest to Kennington in Ashford.