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Where does Gatwick Express leave from?

London Victoria station 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.



The Gatwick Express departs from London Victoria Station in central London. In 2026, it typically uses platforms 13 and 14, which are located on the far right side of the station as you enter from the main concourse. The service runs non-stop to Gatwick Airport, arriving at the South Terminal station in exactly 30 minutes. If your flight departs from the North Terminal, you simply take the free, 2-minute inter-terminal shuttle once you get off the train. The service runs every 15 minutes during peak hours. For those traveling in the opposite direction, the Gatwick Express leaves from the dedicated railway station located directly inside the airport's South Terminal. It is a premium service compared to the standard Southern or Thameslink trains, which also serve the airport but make intermediate stops and depart from different platforms at Victoria.

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Gatwick Express is a trading name of Govia Thameslink Railway Limited.

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Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes to London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes. Stansted Express trains depart from London Liverpool Street every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Tip 1 When possible, book in advance to get a cheaper ticket It is worth booking your train ticket at the same time as your flight from Gatwick Airport to get cheap rail travel. Advance tickets are made available by train operators up to 12 weeks ahead of departure.

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Transfer from Gatwick Airport To London by Taxi: Gatwick Airport To London Transfer will cost approximately £80.00* for a normal saloon car, which can carry 4 passengers, 2 check-in luggage, and 2 hand luggage.

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