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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.
Visit the First Capital Connect website
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.
SoutheasternTrains run to Redhill, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
Visit the Southeastern website
First Great WesternServices run to Redhill, Guilford and Reading. Money-saving Gatwick Flyaway fares are available.
Visit the First Great Western website
CrossCountryServices run to Birmingham, and provide links to Northern England and Scotland.
Visit the CrossCountry website
Journey times| From Gatwick to: | Approx. journey time |
|---|---|
| London Victoria | 30 minutes (Gatwick Express) |
| London Bridge | 30 minutes |
| King's Cross | 50 minutes |
| Birmingham | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Brighton | 25 minutes |
| Clapham Junction | 25 minutes |
| Eastbourne | 50 minutes |
| East Croydon | 15 minutes |
| Luton | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Reading | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Tunbridge Wells | 45 minutes |
National Rail Enquiries +44 (0)845 748 4950.