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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London
Showing times and prices for 20 Aug
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
103
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
Of the 103 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London every day 103 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G2635120:020h36Gatwick Airport (GTW)20:38London Victoria (VIC)£91One-way0 changes- C8246420:130h32Gatwick Airport (GTW)20:45London Victoria (VIC)£91One-way0 changes
W4557220:060h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)20:35London Bridge (LBG)£111One-way0 changes- W4549620:020h48Gatwick Airport (GTW)20:50London Bridge (LBG)£111One-way0 changes
- W3291820:190h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)21:00London Bridge (LBG)£111One-way0 changes
- W456028:060h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:35London Bridge (LBG)£161One-way0 changes
- W454038:360h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:05London Bridge (LBG)£161One-way0 changes
- W4556512:060h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:35London Bridge (LBG)£161One-way0 changes
- W4553613:360h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:05London Bridge (LBG)£161One-way0 changes
- W4543412:160h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:45London Bridge (LBG)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £10.
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London Gatwick Airport to London train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G26326 | On time 16:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h36 | 16:38 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32963 | Delayed 15:04 16:02Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 16:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45419 | On time 16:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 16:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G77317 | 16:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 16:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26218_C82423 | 16:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 16:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45405 | On time 16:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 16:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32922 | 16:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 17:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26438 | 16:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 16:58 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82871 | 16:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h36 | 17:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45607 | 16:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 17:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45438 | 16:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 17:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77321 | 16:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 17:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26224_C82427 | 16:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 17:15 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45464 | 16:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 17:15 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32932 | 16:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 17:30 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45529 | On time 16:53 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 17:24 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G28266 | 16:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h43 | 17:39 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26442 | Delayed 16:01 16:56Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 16:32 16:32London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32955 | 17:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 17:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26332 | On time 17:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 17:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G28272 | 17:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 17:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77325 | 17:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 17:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82433 | 17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 17:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26227_C82433 | 17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 17:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26227_C82433+W32955 | 17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h37 | 17:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
| W45429 | On time 17:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 17:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32929 | 17:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 18:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45380 | On time 17:23 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 17:54 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26445 | On time 17:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 17:59 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32956 | 17:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 18:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26363 | 22:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h36 | 22:38 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45543 | On time 22:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 22:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77360 | On time 22:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 22:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82486 | On time 22:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 22:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82486 · C82768 | On time 22:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h40 | 22:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
| W32935 | 22:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 23:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45550 | On time 23:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 23:38 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77366 | On time 23:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h44 | 23:54 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88184_C82943 | 23:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 0:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45589 | 23:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h46 | 0:21 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45462 | 23:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 0:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 August | |||||
| W45596 | 0:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 0:49 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45578 | 0:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 1:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45566 | 1:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h51 | 2:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45590 | 2:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h51 | 3:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45588 | 3:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h51 | 4:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45583 | 4:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h46 | 5:06 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02774 | 7:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 7:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C83035 | 7:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 7:37 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45605 | 7:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 7:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77245 | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 7:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82336 | 7:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 7:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45437 | 7:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 7:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77121_C93203 | 7:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 8:19 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45600 | 7:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h52 | 8:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82340 | 7:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 8:15 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45490 | 7:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 8:15 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32902 | 7:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 8:30 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C83042 | 7:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 8:29 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26282 | On time 8:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 8:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45602 | 8:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 8:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77253 | 8:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 8:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82344 | 8:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 8:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X02692 | 8:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 8:47 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32874 | 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 9:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77124_C93205 | 8:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 9:19 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C83047 | 8:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h33 | 8:59 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32940 | 8:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 9:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82792 | On time 8:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 9:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45403 | 8:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77256 | 8:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 9:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82349 | 8:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 9:15 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45478 | 8:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:15 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32906 | 8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 9:30 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77127_C93206 | 8:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 9:49 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88046 | 8:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h37 | 9:32 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26287 | On time 9:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 9:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45413 | 9:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77261 | 9:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 9:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82354 | 9:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 9:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X89566 | 9:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 9:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32875 | 9:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 10:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77128_G26976 | 9:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 10:19 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88051 | 9:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 9:58 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32945 | 9:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 10:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82802 | On time 9:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45535 | 9:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 10:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77264 | 9:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 10:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82358 | 9:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 10:15 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45479 | 9:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 10:15 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32952 | 11:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 11:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26298 | On time 11:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 11:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45548 | 11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 11:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77277 | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 11:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82373 | 11:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 11:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45425 | 11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 11:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32938 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 12:00 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26403 | 11:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h35 | 12:01 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82822 | On time 11:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h36 | 12:08 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32970 | 11:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 12:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45521 | 11:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 12:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32968 | 12:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 12:50 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G26304 | 12:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 12:36 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45565 | 12:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 12:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77285 | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 12:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82383 | 12:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 12:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45434 | 12:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 12:45 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32946 | 13:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 14:20 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82843 | On time 13:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h34 | 14:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45536 | 13:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h29 | 14:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77297 | 13:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h31 | 14:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82397 | 13:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h32 | 14:15 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32925 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h41 | 14:30 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 29m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach from £4
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 2:45 |
Last train 22:55 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£10
Southern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£11
Thameslink frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Gatwick Express
About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£19
Gatwick Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to London covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 29m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from London Gatwick Airport to London is 39 km.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport to London leaves at 2:45.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport to London departs at 22:55.
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Gatwick Airport to London.
Yes, there is a direct train between London Gatwick Airport and London. The service operates 14 times per day, provided by Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
To get from London Gatwick Airport to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Gatwick Airport to London.
The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport to London is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from London Gatwick Airport to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to London offers a mix of urban and suburban views, passing through areas like Croydon and Clapham Junction. While not traditionally scenic, it provides glimpses of the English countryside and cityscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London Gatwick Airport to London is feasible. The journey takes 29m and the distance is 39 km. Trains run every 15 minutes per day.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
Yes, you can take the train from London Gatwick Airport to London.
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