Airport Travel Guide
LGW

London Gatwick Airport — Transportation

London, UK

TZ Europe/London (GMT/BST) · 30 mi / 48 km to Central London

2
Terminals
50+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
12
Rental car brands

Every way to get to and from LGW, with real travel times and cost estimates into London.

  • 1

    Gatwick Express

    Nonstop rail service to Victoria station.

    ~30 min to Victoria · £20+ (cheaper booked ahead)

  • 2

    Southern/Thameslink rail

    Slightly slower but cheaper rail options with more stops.

    35–50 min · £10–18

  • 3

    Taxi

    Metered or pre-booked fare from the terminal ranks.

    60–90 min to Central London · £90–120

  • 4

    Rideshare

    Uber pickup from designated zones at both terminals.

    60–90 min · £60–90

  • 5

    National Express coach

    Budget coach service to Victoria and other cities.

    ~1.5 hr · £10–20

Travel times & cost estimates

OptionTime to city centerCost
Gatwick Express~30 min to Victoria£20+ (cheaper booked ahead)
Southern/Thameslink rail35–50 min£10–18
Taxi60–90 min to Central London£90–120
Rideshare60–90 min£60–90
National Express coach~1.5 hr£10–20

Pros and cons

Public transit

  • Cheapest option in almost every case
  • Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
  • Can involve transfers with luggage

Taxi / rideshare

  • Door-to-door convenience
  • No transfers or timetables
  • Price rises with traffic and demand