The route of about 45 miles between Heathrow and Gatwick is along heavily congested motorway/freeway. Mondays to Fridays between 6.30am and 10am traffic congestion is routine, expect delays of 15 minutes or more in the Gatwick-Heathrow direction.
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The National Express Heathrow - Gatwick bus service is the only direct public transport between the two airports. The only alternative direct option is to take a taxi or a private car service.
Minimum times between flights? The absolute minimum time between flights without contingency that you should contemplate making a transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick is 3 hours - and that is with a through flight ticket using Terminal 5 at Heathrow. You really need to allow 4 hours.
Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.
The train is fantastic, comfortable, reliable and fast, getting you to heathrow in 15 minutes. However it is very expencive, when you can take tube or the TFL rail for much cheaper. Heathrow express is less stressful and crowded than the tube. So do I recommend it?
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. Heathrow has five terminals and four runways.
Despite being a bit farther from the city centre than Heathrow, Gatwick offers efficient and well-connected transportation options, making it a popular choice for both short-haul European flights and travellers heading to south coast destinations.
Their full names are London Heathrow International Airport and London Gatwick International Airport respectively. Heathrow is London's (and the country's) main and busiest airport. Gatwick follows as the secondary and second busiest airport.
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.
Can you request an Uber trip at Gatwick Airport? Uber is available at LGW Airport, so you can enjoy a comfortable and convenient trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Gatwick pickup location for Uber? To find your pickup location, check the Uber app after you request a ride.