How to get from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by Tube and train?

From Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by Tube and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: 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 CENTRAL Tube from Bank station to Wanstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £15.30.

68min£15.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Wanstead
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
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Bank
    2 min
  • 7
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Wanstead
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wanstead
    Walk to
    Wanstead
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by Tube, bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the CENTRAL Tube from Liverpool Street Underground station to Wanstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £20.85.

68min£20.85
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 388388
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Wanstead
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 9
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Wanstead
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wanstead
    Walk to
    Wanstead
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead

The distance between Gatwick Airport, London and Wanstead, London is approximately 54.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by Tube and 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 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 Wanstead, London

Wanstead is located at Wanstead, London and the nearest public transport station is Felstead Road (T).

Tube stations close to Wanstead:

  • Leytonstone
  • Snaresbrook
  • Wanstead

Bus stations close to Wanstead:

  • Felstead Road (T)
  • Cambridge Park (L)
  • Blake Hall Road (K)

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From Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by Tube, bus and train

To get from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the CENTRAL Tube from Liverpool Street Underground station to Wanstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £20.85.

68min£20.85
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 388388
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Wanstead
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 9
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Wanstead
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wanstead
    Walk to
    Wanstead
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Tube line NORTHERN, Tube line CENTRAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Bus line 388, Tube line CENTRAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Gatwick Airport in Crawley to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till London Bridge station near Wanstead in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport in Crawley and Wanstead in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    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 Wanstead?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Wanstead in London.

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

    The ride from Gatwick Airport to Wanstead costs £15.30.

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