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How to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) ✈️ to the City Center
London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is the second largest airport of London and important base for low-cost airline easyJet. Gatwick Airport is located about 48 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown London by Express train, Regional train, Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup (Private transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express train ⏱️ | 30 Min. | £ 20 | Details |
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Regional train | 40 Min. | £ 12-18 | Details |
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Express Bus 💸 | 60‑120 Min. | £ 10 | Details |
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Taxi | 75 Min. | £ 60‑80 | Details |
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Welcome Pickup |
75 Min. | £ 150 | Details |
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Uber | 75 Min. | £ 70‑200 | Details |
Travel tips:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 30 minutesCost:
£ 20 ppDescription:
‘Gatwick Express’ train from London “Gatwick Airport” (station at South Terminal) to “London Victoria Station” (city center), from here three underground lines continue to central London
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
£ 12-18 ppDescription:
‘ThamesLink’/’Southern’ train from London Gatwick Airport (station at South Terminal) to “London Victoria Station” and “London Bridge Station”, both destinations are in the city center with tube connection
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60-120 minutesCost:
💸 £ 10 ppDescription:
‘National Express’ Bus from London Gatwick Airport (bus stop at South Terminal) to “London Victoria Coach Station”, from here three underground lines continue to central London
Official local taxis
Travel time:
75 minutesCost:
£ 70-90Description:
Taxi from London Gatwick Airport (taxistand in front of the South Terminal) to central London or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 150Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from London Gatwick Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 70-200Description:
Uber from London Gatwick Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central London or directly your accommodationRoute from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
Things to know about London:
1. London is the first city to host the Olympics three times (1908, 1948 and 2012)
2. When the Queen is at Buckingham Palace, her royal flag flies from the flagpole on the roof
3. Harry Potter catches the train from London’s famous Kings Cross Station to Hogwarts (Platform 9 ¾)