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Gatwick Airport is 30 minutes from central London via the non-stop Gatwick Express rail service, and has national rail links to destinations around Britain.
The rail station is linked directly to the South Terminal, and is a few minutes from the North Terminal by free transit train. Rail information and ticket desks are located in the station and in the arrivals areas of both terminals.
Gatwick ExpressGatwick Express is the fastest rail link between the airport and central London. Non-stop trains run to and from London Victoria every 15 minutes and the journey takes 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sundays).
A standard single ticket costs £16.90 and a standard return is £28.80. Tickets can be bought on board at no extra cost.
For details of special offers and to book in advance, visit the Gatwick Express website or ring +44 (0)845 850 1530 (UK only).
Other rail servicesThe following services call at Gatwick Airport station. You should buy tickets before boarding the train.
First Capital ConnectTrains run every 15 minutes to Brighton (via Mid Sussex) and to Bedford via East Croydon, London Bridge, St Pancras International and Luton.
There are services to King's Lynn, Peterborough and Cambridge from St Pancras International.
SouthernNorthbound trains run to London Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction, and to London Bridge via East Croydon.
Southbound services run to Brighton, Eastbourne, Portsmouth and Southampton.
First Great Western
Services run to Redhill, Guilford and Reading. Money-saving Gatwick Flyaway fares are available.
Useful links
National Rail Enquiries or call +44 (0)845 748 4950.
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