How do I get to Gatwick from London by train?

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. For details of prices and to save 10% when you book in advance, visit the Gatwick Express product page.



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Three train services operate trains from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The Gatwick Express is the fastest of these and takes only 31 minutes from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport.

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The Gatwick Express train is by far the most preferred method of transportation to get to and from central London and Gatwick Airport.

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How much does the train from London to Gatwick Airport cost? Train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport can start from as little as $14.40 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

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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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Is there a tube station at Gatwick Airport? Nope! But worry not, there are other great connections which we have listed below!

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The Gatwick Airport inter-terminal shuttle train links the North and South Terminals. The service operates 24 hours a day and is free of charge.

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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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The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to London is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 47 min. How do I get from Gatwick to London the fastest? The fastest way to get from Gatwick to London is to train. Taking this option will cost £10 - £27 and takes 32 min.

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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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Heathrow is London's (and the country's) main and busiest airport. Gatwick follows as the secondary and second busiest airport. Heathrow is larger and has better links in and out of the airport to Central London.

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Airport Transfers from Gatwick South Terminal is only 2-minutes' walk away from Gatwick Airport train station. To get quickly from Gatwick North Terminal to Gatwick South Terminal, you can take the free shuttle bus. Gatwick Airport is in West Sussex, just south east of London.

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Southern train services between Gatwick and Victoria run 24/7. Even in the early hours of a Sunday morning the service is hourly and by 5am is up to four an hour. At peak travel times there can be up to nine trains an hour.

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Transport for London There are lots of options for getting to central London by train from London Gatwick and with the introduction of Oyster and contactless payments, it's quick and easy to hop onboard. The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes.

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Generally, the journey from Gatwick Airport to London by train takes around 48 minutes, although the fastest services take just 28 minutes. As there are around 935 direct trains on this route every day, you don't need to make any changes during your journey.

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Can I travel with an Oyster card to Gatwick Airport? Yes, you can use a Visitor Oyster Card to travel between Gatwick Airport and Central London on National Rail Services and Gatwick Express trains. Simply remember to have enough credit on your card to allow the journey, and remember to touch in and out at the gates.

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Gatwick Airport is about 28 miles (45km) south of the centre of London.

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The following times provide a general guide, but we advise you to arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time. We recommend that you check with your airline for specific check-in times, as these may vary. Alternatively, you may be able to use self-service or online check-in.

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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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