Blog – Page 4 – London Visitor Tips

There are several ways to travel to and from London Gatwick Airport (LGW and the centre of the capital. What is the best way from Gatwick to central London? This depends on your budget and how quickly you need to do the journey. The coach service to Victoria is the cheapest, with taxis being the most expensive. Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 31 miles (50km) from central London. Let’s take a closer look at the options for your journey from London Gatwick to the centre of the capital. Gatwick Airport to Central London 1. Gatwick Express 2. By Standard Rail 3. National Express Coach 4. Taxi 5. Hire a Car 6. Private Car and Limousines 7. Walking from Gatwick Airport Ways to Travel from Gatwick Airport to Central London 1. Gatwick Express The Gatwick Express is a train which runs every 15 minutes between London Gatwick and Victoria rail station. The express runs from the south terminal with the journey taking around 35 minutes. Fares vary but expect from £18.50 one-way (2022 prices) 2. Standard Rail Running on the same route as the non-stop Gatwick Express, the slower stopping service also runs to London Victoria mainline rail station. Fares vary at different times of day, with a single journey costing from £12.50 (2022) 3. National Express Coach Coaches run between 5:15 am and 9:45 pm daily, with Victoria Coach Station as the main central destination. The bus station is located at the south terminal. Journey times are between 60 and 80 minutes, depending on traffic. The current one-way fare starts from £ 8.00 when booked in advance, more on the day. (2022). 4. Taxi Private taxi services run from the south terminal at Gatwick. Journey time to the centre of London is around an hour, depending on traffic and your final destination. Expect to pay between £50 and £70 depending on the time of day and duration of your journey (2022 prices) 5. Hire a Car All major car hire companies serve Gatwick airport. Free shuttle buses run from the south terminal to the location of individual car hire parks. The most expensive way to hire a car at Gatwick is just turning up. Significant savings can be made by booking in advance. 6. Private Cars and Limousines Booked in advance from numerous operators, your driver will generally be waiting at the customs hall exit with a sign showing your name. Costs vary wildly, depending on your individual needs. 8. Walking from Gatwick Airport Err. . . .no. Gatwick’s internal roads and designed for vehicles. Catch a local bus service to Crawley and walk from there. Which Airports Serve London? LCY - London City LGW - London Gatwick LHR - London Heathrow LTN - London Luton STN - London Stansted