Is Gatwick Express better than Thameslink?

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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Gatwick Express is an express rail passenger service between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, and Brighton in South East England. It is the brand name used by the Govia Thameslink Railway train operating company on the Gatwick Express route of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

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The best-known train is the Gatwick Express, which is a non-stop service between Gatwick Airport and Victoria Station in London. The trains run every 30 min, with the fastest service getting you from point A to point B as quickly as 29 min. This is the perfect route if you're staying in West London.

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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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Gatwick Express operates an express commuter and airport transfer service between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Brighton. Between 6:00 am and 9:00 am on weekdays, northbound services call additionally at Preston Park, Hassocks and Burgess Hill.

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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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You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services via any reasonable route. To check your journey please see the live maps here.

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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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The satisfaction level among commuters was just 68 per cent for both the Govia Thameslink franchise and for Southeastern, with Southern on 70 per cent.

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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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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.

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

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How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

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Southern Trains London Victoria - Gatwick service key points Southern trains run on the same tracks as the dedicated airport train the Gatwick Express between Gatwick and London Victoria and are just as frequent. Southern trains are significantly cheaper than Gatwick Express, typically 30%-40% cheaper.

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