To London
By train
There are lots of options for getting to London by train from Gatwick and with the introduction of Oyster and contactless payments, it's quick and easy to hop onboard.
The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes.
Book Gatwick Express online and save 10%.
Southern trains services operate four times an hour to Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction with a journey time to Victoria of around 35 minutes.
Book Southern Trains
Services to London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras International also run four times an hour with a journey time of between 30 and 45 minutes.
Book Thameslink & Great Northern

Luggage free transfers
You can now travel between Gatwick and central London without the hassle of your luggage dictating your itinerary. AirPortr delivers your bags to and from Gatwick and any London home, hotel or office at a time that suits you, leaving you free to make the most of your day both bag and stress free.
By road
National Express
National Express operates direct services to London Victoria once an hour with a journey time of 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the time of day.
Coaches to Victoria depart from both terminals from the lower level forecourt. You can buy tickets at National Express ticket desks in both terminals or in advance online.
Book National Express
easyBus to London
easyBus run a low-cost airport transfer service to London, with prices from just £2.00. easyBus also run a dedicated, direct service between Gatwick and west London via Earls Court/West Brompton, taking around 1 hour.
easyBus runs seven days a week and operates from North Terminal, bus stops 10 and 11.
Book online with easyBus
Taxi
Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, but take around one hour to central London.
You can book with our preferred taxi partner, Airport Cars Gatwick:
In person: at the taxi kiosks located at both terminals.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 567700
Online: http://taxis.gatwickairport.com/
By car
Journey times vary depending on your final destination, but take around one hour to central London. Check our road planner for directions to your chosen London location.
We also offer evening special parking if you want to park at the airport and go to London for the evening.
If you want a relaxing start to your holiday, sometimes it's just easier to stay at a hotel near the airport before you fly.
Book your hotel today and start your holiday a little earlier