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How to get from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by train?

From Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

50min£15.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Trafalgar Square
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
    London Bridge
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charing Cross
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, take the GATWICK EXPRESS train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, take the 24 bus from Victoria Station (J) station to Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is £21.65.

54min£21.65
Train - GATWICK EXPRESS
Bus - 2424
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - GATWICK EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    GATWICK EXPRESS
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Station (J)
    ID J
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Hampstead Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C)
    ID C
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Gatwick Airport, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 43.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located at Gatwick Airport, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • Horley

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport:

  • South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal

Public transport stations close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross

Trafalgar Square is located at Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N).

Tube stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Leicester Square
  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • St Martin's Place (K)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

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From Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, take the GATWICK EXPRESS train from Gatwick Airport station to London Victoria station. Next, take the 24 bus from Victoria Station (J) station to Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is £21.65.

54min£21.65
Train - GATWICK EXPRESS
Bus - 2424
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gatwick Airport
  • 2
    Train - GATWICK EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    GATWICK EXPRESS
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Station (J)
    ID J
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Hampstead Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C)
    ID C
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Train line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Train line GATWICK EXPRESS, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Trafalgar Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Bridge station near Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square by train?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by train is about 50 min.

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

    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 Trafalgar Square?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • When is the first train from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square?

    The first train from Gatwick Airport in Crawley to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Thameslink. It leaves the Gatwick Airport station at 00:01.

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

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Trafalgar Square costs £15.30.

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