Is there a direct train from central London to Gatwick Airport?

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. For details of prices and to save 10% when you book in advance, visit the Gatwick Express product page.



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Yes, there is a direct train from London to Gatwick Airport. We usually find around 145 direct trains on the route from London to Gatwick Airport every weekday. There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 133 departures.

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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 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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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.

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Yes. 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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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 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.

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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.

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Railway services in the U.K. are franchised to a number of different companies. Until recently, Gatwick Express was a separate franchise, but it is now part of Southern. The Gatwick Express website states: In June 2008, the Gatwick Express service came under the stewardship of Southern Railway.

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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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Taxi Central London to Gatwick from £96.

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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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Is there a tube station at Gatwick Airport? Nope! But worry not, there are other great connections which we have listed below!

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You can now use London's Oyster Cards and contactless payment options to pay for fares on the Gatwick Express, Southern trains and Thameslink trains between London and Gatwick Airport.

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