How to get to Gatwick Airport from London by train?

There are fast and frequent trains between London Gatwick and London and it's never been easier to use your Oyster or contactless payment card. 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.



People Also Ask

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.

MORE DETAILS

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

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

The Victoria, District and Circle lines serve Victoria underground station. From there, just follow the signs and head up to ground level to find Victoria Mainline station. The Gatwick Express service usually departs from platforms 13 and 14, however please confirm this on the departure screens.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Thameslink Trains 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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

To get between terminals, simply take the inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes 24/7 and with a journey time of just two minutes. The shuttle station is located close to the train station at London Gatwick's South Terminal.

MORE DETAILS

When strikes are happening, you can buy tickets via National Express for access to both Gatwick terminals from just £7, or check out routes with megabus for travel from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff and Canterbury.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS