What trains go directly to Gatwick?
What trains go directly to Gatwick? 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.
How to get from Gatwick to London cheap?
The cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is taking an easyBus minibus. The sooner you get your tickets online, the cheaper they are, costing from £ 2 ( US$ 2.40) for a single journey.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster to get to Gatwick?
To get a the cheapest ticket to Gatwick, look into buying a return train ticket if you're travelling during peak times, otherwise swiping your Oyster card or bank card is usually the cheapest fare.
How to get to Gatwick without express?
Another option for travelling by train to and from Gatwick Airport is the Thameslink service, which is usually cheaper than both the Gatwick Express and Southern Trains.
How much is the fare from Oyster to Gatwick?
Pay as you go Oyster/contactless fares by train to/from Gatwick. You can use a Pay as you go Oyster card or a contactless payment to pay for the journey to/from Gatwick airport by train. Be careful to use the same card when you tap in and out of the barriers. The single fare by train is £9.50 off-peak or £17.50 peak.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets to Gatwick in advance?
Tip 1 When possible, book in advance to get a cheaper ticket It is worth booking your train ticket at the same time as your flight from Gatwick Airport to get cheap rail travel. Advance tickets are made available by train operators up to 12 weeks ahead of departure.
Is the Gatwick shuttle train free?
The Gatwick Airport inter-terminal shuttle train links the North and South Terminals. The service operates 24 hours a day and is free of charge.
Which Underground line goes to Gatwick?
The Victoria, District and Circle lines serve Victoria underground station. From there, just follow the signs and head up to ground level to find Victoria Mainline station. The Gatwick Express service usually departs from platforms 13 and 14, however please confirm this on the departure screens.
What is the best transportation from Gatwick to London?
Gatwick Express train. This is the fastest, most comfortable and expensive option (apart from a private car), though there are good deals. The terminus in central London at Victoria is also central and a good transit point to your accommodation. If comfort and speed is everything then this is your choice.
Is there a direct train to Gatwick from London?
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.
Can you get a tube to Gatwick?
Is there a tube station at Gatwick Airport? Nope! But worry not, there are other great connections which we have listed below!
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 far is Gatwick from train station?
Airport Transfers from Gatwick South Terminal is only 2-minutes' walk away from Gatwick Airport train station. To get quickly from Gatwick North Terminal to Gatwick South Terminal, you can take the free shuttle bus. Gatwick Airport is in West Sussex, just south east of London.
Do trains run 24 hours to Gatwick Airport?
Southern train services between Gatwick and Victoria run 24/7. Even in the early hours of a Sunday morning the service is hourly and by 5am is up to four an hour. At peak travel times there can be up to nine trains an hour.