Where do you catch the train to Gatwick from London?
Where do you catch the train to Gatwick from London? Three train services operate trains from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The Gatwick Express is the fastest of these and takes only 31 minutes from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport.
Is there a direct train from London to Gatwick?
Yes, there is a direct train from London to Gatwick Airport. We usually find around 145 direct trains on the route from London to Gatwick Airport every weekday. There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 133 departures.
Is there a direct train from St Pancras to Gatwick?
Gatwick Airport: St Pancras offers a direct route from St Pancras to Gatwick Airport from Platform A. Stansted Airport: The fastest option is to take Victoria Line to Tottenham Hale and change for the Stansted Express train.
Do I need to book train ticket to Gatwick?
The best way to buy your Gatwick Airport train tickets is online. By pre-booking with us directly, you can avoid station queues, collect from any station and spend your money on postcards rather than booking fees.
What is the easiest way to get to Gatwick Airport?
Gatwick Express is a non-stop service between London Victoria Station (Central London) and London Gatwick Airport which runs every 15 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sunday).
Can you use Oyster card to Gatwick?
You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.
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.
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.
How early should I arrive at Gatwick Airport?
How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.
Is Gatwick Express same as Southern Rail?
Railway services in the U.K. are franchised to a number of different companies. Until recently, Gatwick Express was a separate franchise, but it is now part of Southern. The Gatwick Express website states: In June 2008, the Gatwick Express service came under the stewardship of Southern Railway.
Does the Elizabeth line run to Gatwick?
Southern, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) and Gatwick Airport.
How to get 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. For details of prices and to save 10% when you book in advance, visit the Gatwick Express product page.