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Distance from Tower of London to Gatwick Airport

Travel Distance: Tower of London → Gatwick

The straight-line distance is approximately 45.5 miles (73.3 km).

Actual Travel Options

ModeDistance / TimeNotes
Train (Thameslink/Gatwick Express)~28–35 km / 45–60 minLondon Bridge or Blackfriars → Gatwick; walk/tube from Tower Hill.
Tube + Train~60–75 minCircle/District to London Bridge/Victoria → Gatwick Express/Southern/Thameslink.
Taxi / Rideshare~70–90 km / 60–90 minVia M25 or A23; traffic dependent.
Coach (National Express / easyBus)~75–90 minFrom Victoria Coach Station (tube from Tower Hill).

Tips

  • Allow 90+ minutes for public transport to account for connections.
  • Gatwick Express (Victoria → Gatwick, 30 min, non-stop) is fastest train but pricier.
  • Thameslink (London Bridge/Blackfriars → Gatwick) often cheaper, similar time.
  • Check TfL / National Rail for weekend engineering works.

Door-to-door, budget 1.5–2 hours.

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