Are Southern and Gatwick Express the same?

Railway services in the U.K. are franchised to a number of different companies. Until recently, Gatwick Express was a separate franchise, but it is now part of Southern. The Gatwick Express website states: In June 2008, the Gatwick Express service came under the stewardship of Southern Railway.



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If you're travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, please be aware that there are two fares in operation. If you travel on the Gatwick Express you will be charged the more expensive but flexible 'any permitted' fare. If you travel on Southern you will be charged a lower fare.

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To get a the cheapest ticket to Gatwick, look into buying a return train ticket if you're travelling during peak times, otherwise swiping your Oyster card or bank card is usually the cheapest fare.

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The Gatwick Express is the most expensive option, particularly during off-peak times, even with any discounts available to you. At £11.50/adult (paying with an Oyster Card), the Southern commuter train is £2.20 cheaper than the group save price of Gatwick Express.

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Gatwick Express offers a non-stop rail service between the airport and London Victoria in central London. Trains generally run two times an hour and take around 30 minutes.

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The Gatwick Express (GX) is perhaps most known for shuttling travelers back and forth between central London and Gatwick Airport. However, the train's route map also extends south of Gatwick to include trips to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and finally, the seaside resort town of Brighton.

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How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

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If you travel on the Gatwick Express you will be charged the more expensive but flexible 'any permitted' fare. If you travel on Southern you will be charged a lower fare. The fare charged is determined by the gateline which you enter or exit through at London Victoria.

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The satisfaction level among commuters was just 68 per cent for both the Govia Thameslink franchise and for Southeastern, with Southern on 70 per cent.

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Usually, it takes around 49 minutes to travel from London to Gatwick Airport by train, however the fastest services can get you there in as little as 28 minutes. As there are around 810 direct trains running on this popular route each day, you don't need to worry about making any changes along the way.

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Thameslink is another noteworthy option to travel between Gatwick and London. Gatwick route trains of Thameslink stop at several stations in London, including St Pancras, which makes it an attractive option for visitors staying in North London. It is also a cheaper option than Gatwick Express.

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The train to Gatwick is cheaper than the Stansted Express, but you can depart from more stations in London to get to Gatwick than you can to Stansted. The bus to Stansted is cheaper than the train to Gatwick, but much longer.

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It costs between £9.50 and £21.80 to take a train one way between London and Gatwick using an Oyster card, depending on the time of day and train company. Insure your trip now! Protect your holiday before you travel.

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