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.

In 2026, Gatwick Airport remains one of the UK’s best-connected transport hubs, served by four major high-value train operators. The Gatwick Express provides the flagship non-stop service to London Victoria in just 30 minutes. Southern also runs frequent services to London Victoria and London Bridge, as well as coastal destinations like Brighton, Southampton, and Portsmouth. Thameslink is a high-value option for crossing through London, connecting Gatwick directly to London Bridge, St Pancras International, and then north to Bedford, Cambridge, and Luton Airport. Finally, Great Western Railway (GWR) provides a direct link to Reading, which offers a high-value connection to the Elizabeth Line for those heading to Heathrow or the West. For 2026 travelers, both Contactless and Oyster payments are valid for all of these lines between London and the airport, making the transit seamless and efficient.