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.