Transportation Services
Gatwick airport is easily accessible from nearby London and the south east, by both private and public transport. Explore the options below to find out which method of getting to Gatwick is best for you.
Gatwick Airport by Train
Gatwick railway station is directly linked to the South Terminal and is only a few minutes away from the North Terminal via a free transit train which runs every 3 minutes at peak times.
Rail information and ticket desks can be found in the arrivals areas of both the North and South Terminal.
Train times and information can also be obtained from National Rail Enquiries.
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| Disabled assistance: | +44 (0)129 352 4167 |
Gatwick Flyaway is a one month return ticket that allows up to 4 adults to travel for the price of 2 to Gatwick Airport. Up to 4 children can then travel for £1 each when accompanying a group holding Flyaway tickets. This ticket is available from First Great Western Trains and is suitable for those travelling from destinations such as Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Thames Valley, amongst others. For more information call First Great Western Trains on 08457 000 125.
Trains to the rest of the UK are served by Southern, Southeastern, First Capital Connect, and CrossCountry.
Gatwick Airport by Taxi
Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 600 taxi companies serving Gatwick airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.
Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Gatwick airport Taxi Listings.
The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.
Gatwick Airport by Coach
Gatwick's coach station is on the ground floor of South Terminal and some services also call at North Terminal, outside International Arrivals.
Passengers arriving at South Terminal but requiring North Terminal can take a free transit train.
National Express operates the majority of services from Gatwick and has ticket desks in both terminals.
National Express booking line: +44 (0)870 580 8080
Website: National Express
Gatwick Airport by Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express is a non-stop service between London Victoria Station and Gatwick Airport which runs every 15 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes (35 minutes on Sunday).
Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport
First trains run at 03:30, 04:30 and then every 15 minutes (00, 15, 30, 45 minutes past each hour) from 05:00 until 23:45. Last trains are at 00:01 and 00:30.
Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station
First trains run at 04:35, 05:20 and then every 15 minutes (05, 20, 35, 50 minutes past each hour) from 05:50 until 00:35. The last trains are at 00:50 and 01:35.
Prices for the Gatwick Express train can be found on their website Gatwick Express.
Tel: +44 (0)845 850 1530