Airports near Merton

Compare 5 airports near Merton


18.1 km to Heathrow Airport (LHR)
28.5 km to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
61.5 km to London Stansted Airport (STN)
53 km to London Luton Airport (LTN)
175.4 km to East Midlands Airport (EMA)

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Airports near Merton: LHR, LGW, STN, LTN and EMA.

Closest

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance: 18.1 km

Fastest transport option: Elizabeth Line & National Rail

Duration: 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 28.5 km

Fastest transport option: Southern/Thameslink

Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Distance: 61.5 km

Fastest transport option: Stansted Express

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes

London Luton Airport (LTN)

Distance: 53 km

Fastest transport option: Luton DART & Thameslink

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes

East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 175.4 km

Fastest transport option: East Midlands Railway

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes

Overview of all nearby airports

Airports Near Merton: Key Information

Number of airports in Merton

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Closest airport to the city center

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance

18.1 km

Fastest arrival time

55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes

Airport with the cheapest transport

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Compare domestic and international airports near Merton.

Heathrow Airport

LHR
Distance: 18.1 km
Transport option Est. duration Est. fare Features/best for
London Underground Piccadilly Line Cheapest 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes GBP 5.60 Budget
Elizabeth Line & National Rail Fastest 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes GBP 12.00-15.00 Speed
National Express Coach 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours GBP 10.00-20.00 Balanced
Black Cab / Private Hire 50 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes GBP 60.00-100.00 Comfort

London Gatwick Airport

LGW
Distance: 28.5 km
Transport option Est. duration Est. fare Features/best for
Southern/Thameslink Fastest 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes GBP 12.00-18.00 Speed
National Express Cheapest 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes GBP 8.00-15.00 Budget
Airport Taxi 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes GBP 80.00-130.00 Comfort

London Stansted Airport

STN
Distance: 61.5 km
Transport option Est. duration Est. fare Features/best for
Stansted Express Fastest 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes GBP 19.00-25.00 Speed
National Express Bus Cheapest 2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes GBP 12.00-20.00 Budget
Private Hire 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes GBP 120.00-180.00 Comfort

London Luton Airport

LTN
Distance: 53 km
Transport option Est. duration Est. fare Features/best for
Luton DART & Thameslink Fastest 1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes GBP 15.00-22.00 Speed
National Express/GreenLine Cheapest 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes GBP 10.00-18.00 Budget
Airport Cab 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours GBP 90.00-150.00 Comfort

East Midlands Airport

EMA
Distance: 175.4 km
Transport option Est. duration Est. fare Features/best for
Skylink Bus to Station Cheapest 3 hours - 4 hours GBP 20.00-30.00 Budget
East Midlands Railway Fastest 2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes GBP 40.00-80.00 Speed
Long Distance Private Hire 2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes GBP 200.00-350.00 Comfort
Compare 5 airports near Merton
Compare 5 airports near Merton
Airport Guide

Compare 5 airports near Merton

The nearest gateway to Merton is Heathrow Airport (LHR), located just 18.12 kilometers away, handling both international and domestic flights. Heathrow offers the most efficient access, with train services providing the fastest transit at around 55 minutes, and Underground metro options acting as the most budget-friendly choice. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 28.55 kilometers away, offering similar international and domestic reach with reliable rail connections. Further out, London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) serve primarily international and low-cost carrier traffic at distances of 52.97 and 61.49 kilometers respectively, necessitating longer journey times via train or coach. Finally, East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 175.43 kilometers is significantly further, requiring a multi-stage, high-cost journey by rail or road. For most travelers, prioritizing Heathrow is recommended for the best balance of travel time and cost. Travelers should always book rail tickets in advance to save on costs and check live traffic updates, as road-based transfers like taxis and coaches are highly susceptible to delays within the Greater London area.

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FAQs

  • Which airport is the closest to Merton?

    The nearest airport to Merton is Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 18.1 km away.London Gatwick Airport (LGW) (28.5 km), London Stansted Airport (STN) (61.5 km), London Luton Airport (LTN) (53 km) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (175.4 km).

  • How long does it take to get from Merton to the airport?

    Getting from Merton to Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • How do I get to Merton?

    We recommend flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is approximately 18.1 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Elizabeth Line & National Rail, reaching downtown in about 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • How many airports does Merton have?

    Merton has 5 airports: Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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