Do you have to pay for Gatwick Express?


Do you have to pay for Gatwick Express? 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.


How long is the Gatwick Express to Victoria?

Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes to London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes. Stansted Express trains depart from London Liverpool Street every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes.


Does Gatwick Express still exist?

The Gatwick Express provides a non-stop service direct to London Victoria. Departing twice an hour, it takes just 30 minutes. You can save 10% if you book online in advance directly through the Gatwick Express Website.


Is it cheaper to get to Gatwick or Stansted?

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.


Why use Gatwick Express?

The Gatwick Express provides a non-stop service direct to London Victoria. Departing twice an hour, it takes just 30 minutes. You can save 10% if you book online in advance directly through the Gatwick Express Website.


Can I pay for Gatwick Express with Oyster card?

You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.


Is it cheaper to buy train ticket from Gatwick in advance?

Tip 1 When possible, book in advance to get a cheaper ticket It is worth booking your train ticket at the same time as your flight from Gatwick Airport to get cheap rail travel. Advance tickets are made available by train operators up to 12 weeks ahead of departure.


Is it cheaper to buy Gatwick Express online?

Book online or via the Gatwick Express app and get a 10% discount. We don't charge any booking fees either.


Is the Gatwick Express 24 hours?

Gatwick Airport station It's just a two-minute ride and runs 24 hours a day.


How do I use Gatwick Express?

You can book Gatwick Express tickets online. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll email your tickets to you as a PDF attachment, with each individual ticket on a separate page. Print all your PDF electronic train tickets out on plain white A4 paper. You can do this up until the day before your journey.


Can I tap my card for train at Gatwick?

Contactless travel If you have a debit or credit card or mobile phone with contactless payment, you can use it to pay for travelling on the Gatwick Express. Touch it on the yellow Oyster reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria.


Is Gatwick Express more expensive?

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.


Is Gatwick Express a train or tube?

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.