Is the Freedom Pass valid on the Gatwick Express?
Is the Freedom Pass valid on the Gatwick Express? Free Standard Class travel is available for all freedom pass holders on local rail services after 9.30am. On some routes, different times apply. Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the Freedom Pass area.
Is Thameslink free for over 60s?
If you're over 60 you can get a Senior Railcard. It costs £30 a year, or £70 for a three-year card. This includes all Standard and First Class tickets.
Can you use tap and go on Gatwick Express?
Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail.
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to Gatwick Airport?
You can use it on Southern and South Western trains to and from anywhere in London. It is not valid beyond Gatwick, and there are no readers at the stations for you to touch on or off with.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on trains outside London?
It does not allow you to use trams, trains or any other modes of transport. People with passes from other English concessionary travel schemes (from outside of London) can only travel on Transport For London bus network - not on any other mode of transport.
Is Southern or Gatwick Express cheaper?
The Gatwick Express is the most expensive option, particularly during off-peak times, even with any discounts available to you. At £11.50/adult (paying with an Oyster Card), the Southern commuter train is £2.20 cheaper than the group save price of Gatwick Express.
Can I use a Travelcard to Gatwick Airport?
There are some important differences to be aware of: Gatwick Airport is not be included in the advertised London Travelcard zones; instead it offers customers an alternative way to pay for their travel using PAYG.
Can you use card on Gatwick Express?
If you have a debit or credit card or mobile phone with contactless payment, you can use it to pay for travelling on the Gatwick Express. Touch it on the yellow Oyster reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria. Remember, it's cheapest to buy your Gatwick Express ticket online.
How do I get from Gatwick to London underground?
The Gatwick Express is a nonstop train service to central London. Trains run every 30 minutes between Gatwick Airport's South Terminal and London Victoria station daily from 5.41am to 11.05pm. The journey time is 34 minutes. Visitor Oyster Cards* are accepted on board for payment.
What is the best transportation from London to Gatwick Airport?
The Gatwick Express train is by far the most preferred method of transportation to get to and from central London and Gatwick Airport.
Is Gatwick Express a train or tube?
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.
How much does it cost to get from Gatwick to London City Centre?
Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London can start from as little as $14.49 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.