How to get from Gatwick to London without Gatwick Express?

Coach Bus Transfers By far the cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is via coach. National Express and easyBus offer coaches that run 24/7 and can cost as little as £10 if booked in advance. Unfortunately, the cheapest option is also the slowest option.



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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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Another option for travelling by train to and from Gatwick Airport is the Thameslink service, which is usually cheaper than both the Gatwick Express and Southern Trains.

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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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Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern operate trains from London stations to London Gatwick Airport. They run every 15 minutes, 7 days a week. Read on to learn more about buying train tickets, timetables and possible connections.

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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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Terminal Transfer Options 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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The Gatwick Airport Shuttle Transit is a 0.75-mile (1.21 km) long elevated automated people mover that links the North and South Terminals at London's Gatwick Airport.

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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 Gatwick Express train is by far the most preferred method of transportation to get to and from central London and Gatwick Airport. Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes, and take about 30 minutes (or 35 minutes on Sundays) between both pick-up points.

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easyBus. The cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is taking an easyBus minibus. The sooner you get your tickets online, the cheaper they are, costing from £ 2 ( US$ 2.40) for a single journey.

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The railway station is located at the South Terminal, just a short walk from both departures and arrivals. The station is easily accessible from the North Terminal by a free shuttle. You can buy train tickets at the station, online or by using your contactless payment card at the ticket gates.

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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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There's a taxi rank located just outside of the arrivals terminal at Gatwick airport. Local taxis are available 24/7 and the cost of the journey into the city centre costs around €68 (£63) based on a taximeter.

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Pickup at Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  1. Open your app to request a ride. When you're ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. ...
  2. Follow directions in the app. You'll get directions about Gatwick Airport pickup points directly in the app. ...
  3. Meet your driver.


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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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