Who operates trains to Gatwick Airport?


Who operates trains to Gatwick Airport? 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.


Is Thameslink a train or tube?

Thameslink is a 24-hour main-line route in the British railway system, running from Bedford, Luton, St Albans City, Peterborough, Welwyn Garden City, London Blackfriars and Cambridge via central London to Sutton, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Rainham, Horsham, Three Bridges, Brighton and East Grinstead.


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 Southern Line cheaper than Gatwick Express?

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.


How far is Gatwick South Terminal from train station?

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.


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.


How to get to Gatwick North Terminal from train station?

To get between terminals, simply take the inter-terminal shuttle service. It runs every few minutes 24/7 and with a journey time of just two minutes. The shuttle station is located close to the train station at London Gatwick's South Terminal.


How do I get to Gatwick early in the morning?

easyBus run a non-stop service every 15 minutes taking 1 hour and 10 minutes to get you between Gatwick and Central London. The best thing is that they also run from 4am to 1am, so you will nearly always have a bus ready to board, this is very helpful especially if you're getting in early in the morning!