Transport from London Gatwick Airport to central London
Gatwick Airport is locted approximately 44 km from central London. You have several options for transport to the city centre or to your hotel.
Transportation summary
| Cheapest transport | Bus | GBP 7 |
| Best value for money | Train | GBP 12 |
| The most flexible transport | Car hire | Reserve a car |
| The most convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Train
The fastest transport from the Gatwick Airport to central London is the train. There is a train stop at South Terminal, or if you are arriving at North Terminal, use the free shuttle train to get you there.
Trains run 24 hours a day at intervals of 5-20 minutes. The journey time is 35-50 minutes, depending on the destination station and whether it is an express service. Purchase tickets online in advance for the cheapest price.
- Timetables and online purchase of tickets at the best prices here >
Prices for train tickets start at around £12. You can save money by booking early and buying online.
Bus
You can also buy bus tickets on the website, which start at GBP 7. In theory the bus takes over 2 hours to London, in reality it can be much longer due to traffic and much more. We recommend using the train, or leave a large gap.
- Timetables and tickets online at the best prices can be found here >
Car hire
The most flexible transportation can be provided by car rental. Compare offers here.
Taxi
The most convenient option is to use Gettransfer. You know the fare in advance and tickets can be booked online. Drivers tend to be nicer than in conventional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be provided on request. The price per ride starts at GBP 8.
Gatwick Airport train services
From Gatwick Airport you can easily reach the whole of England and Scotland. The connection finder can be found here.
Most popular routes
| Route | Journey time | Ticket Price |
| Gatwick Airport to Birmingham | 3 hours | From £35 |
| Gatwick Airport to Edinbourgh | 5 hours and 30 minutes | From £52 |
|
Gatwick Airport to Leeds
| 3 hours and 25 minutes | From £47 |
| Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly | 3 hours and 25 minutes | From £58 |
|
Gatwick Airport to Sheffield
| 3 hours and 10 minutes | From £36.50 |
|
Gatwick Airport to Nottingham
| 2 hours and 30 minutes | From £22 |
|
Gatwick Airport to York
| 3 hours and 10 miutes | From £40.50 |
|
Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
| 2 hours | From £37.4 |
