How far apart are Gatwick and Heathrow?

How far apart are Gatwick and Heathrow? The route of about 45 miles between Heathrow and Gatwick is along heavily congested motorway/freeway. Mondays to Fridays between 6.30am and 10am traffic congestion is routine, expect delays of 15 minutes or more in the Gatwick-Heathrow direction.

How many hours do I need to be at Gatwick before my flight?

The following times serve as a general guide and generally we recommend you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time.

Is Gatwick shuttle bus free?

Getting from one terminal to the other is easy at London Gatwick, simply take the free inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; with a journey time of just two minutes.

Is Heathrow Express easy?

The train is fantastic, comfortable, reliable and fast, getting you to heathrow in 15 minutes. However it is very expencive, when you can take tube or the TFL rail for much cheaper. Heathrow express is less stressful and crowded than the tube. So do I recommend it?

Is it cheaper to fly out of Gatwick or Heathrow?

Heathrow lacks the low-cost element of Gatwick Airport. London Gatwick is a hub of low-cost operations, which London Heathrow is not.

Does Uber go to Gatwick?

Can you request an Uber trip at Gatwick Airport? Uber is available at LGW Airport, so you can enjoy a comfortable and convenient trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Gatwick pickup location for Uber? To find your pickup location, check the Uber app after you request a ride.

Is 3 hours enough to get from Heathrow to Gatwick?

Minimum times between flights? The absolute minimum time between flights without contingency that you should contemplate making a transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick is 3 hours - and that is with a through flight ticket using Terminal 5 at Heathrow. You really need to allow 4 hours.

Is Gatwick Express cheaper?

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.

Why is Heathrow preferred over Gatwick?

Gatwick follows as the secondary and second busiest airport. Heathrow is larger and has better links in and out of the airport to Central London. Heathrow has five terminals and four runways.

Is there a shuttle service between Heathrow and Gatwick?

The National Express Heathrow - Gatwick bus service is the only direct public transport between the two airports. The only alternative direct option is to take a taxi or a private car service.

Why is Gatwick better than Heathrow?

Despite being a bit farther from the city centre than Heathrow, Gatwick offers efficient and well-connected transportation options, making it a popular choice for both short-haul European flights and travellers heading to south coast destinations.

Is Gatwick more busy than Heathrow?

Their full names are London Heathrow International Airport and London Gatwick International Airport respectively. Heathrow is London's (and the country's) main and busiest airport. Gatwick follows as the secondary and second busiest airport.