What is the difference between Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express?


What is the difference between Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express? Connections to London It takes around half an hour to get into London using the Gatwick Express, however mainline trains may take longer, but connect to more destinations past London such as Peterborough and Luton. On the other hand, London Heathrow is only 13 miles west of the city centre.


How much faster is Gatwick Express?

The Gatwick Express is the fastest train between London Victoria and Gatwick, taking just 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sundays) direct. Other train services from Victoria generally take 32 minutes (just 2 minutes longer) to 45 minutes, depending on how many stations they call at.


What stops on Gatwick Express?

The Gatwick Express (GX) is perhaps most known for shuttling travelers back and forth between central London and Gatwick Airport. However, the train's route map also extends south of Gatwick to include trips to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and finally, the seaside resort town of Brighton.


Is Heathrow Express a tube or train?

Heathrow Express trains from Heathrow to London, have a journey time of 15 minutes non-stop into London Paddington, when travelling from Heathrow Central station. Trains leaving Terminal 5 station will take six minutes to travel to Heathrow Central before running directly into London Paddington.


Why use Gatwick Express?

The Gatwick Express provides a non-stop service direct to London Victoria. Departing twice an hour, it takes just 30 minutes. You can save 10% if you book online in advance directly through the Gatwick Express Website.


Which London airport is easiest to get to?

London City Airport (LCY) London City Airport is located closest to the city and since it is connected to the Underground network, it gets you there fastest too. Situated near the city center and Canary Wharf, the financial heart of London, City Airport is popular for business trips.


What is cheaper than the Heathrow Express?

The TFL Train is a cheaper alternative to the Heathrow Express running the same route between Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station.


What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to London?

The London Underground (aka 'the Tube') gets you from Heathrow to central London in under an hour, with trains running every 10 minutes. Heathrow has three underground stations, at Terminal 2/3 and at Terminal 4 and 5. Prices start from £5.50, making it one of the cheapest travel routes to London from Heathrow.


Which is better Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line?

The Elizabeth Line offers a reasonable, more budget-friendly option for travelling to Heathrow. It's likely to be the best train to Heathrow if you're coming from East or Central London, as it avoids the need to change at Paddington. It's also the cheapest option if you need to travel at the last-minute.


Is Heathrow Express train free?

Tickets and fares Anytime Web Single cost £25 anytime. Express Class Returns are £37 at all times. Alternatively Buy in advance and save up to 75% off Express Saver fares. By booking your Heathrow Express journey at least 90 days in advance, you could get a one-way ticket from just £5.50*.


Does the train go straight to Gatwick Airport?

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.


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.


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.