Gatwick Express is a brand name on certain trains operated by Southern. Personally, I would never recommend it. More expensive tickets, trains that are not suited to airport passengers, and a minimal time saving.
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Gatwick Airport train station is located in the heart of the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport. If you're headed to or coming from the North Terminal, take the inter-terminal transit shuttle.
Southern trains are significantly cheaper than Gatwick Express, typically 30%-40% cheaper. Southern trains take around 15 minutes longer than the Gatwick Express as they make other stops at stations along the way.
The Gatwick Express (GX) is perhaps most known for shuttling travelers back and forth between central London and Gatwick Airport. However, the train's route map also extends south of Gatwick to include trips to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and finally, the seaside resort town of Brighton.
You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can book Gatwick Express tickets online. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll email your tickets to you as a PDF attachment, with each individual ticket on a separate page. Print all your PDF electronic train tickets out on plain white A4 paper. You can do this up until the day before your journey.
Coach Bus TransfersBy 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.