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Last updated on January 2023

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.

    💸 The cheapest transfer is by Express Bus

    ⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express Train

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.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center

Transport Travel time Cost
train Express train ⏱️ 30 Min. £ 20 Details
publictrain Regional train 40 Min. £ 12-18 Details
bus Express Bus 60‑120 Min. 💸 £ 10 Details
taxi Taxi 75 Min. £ 60‑80 Details
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Pickup
75 Min. £ 150 Details
uber Uber 75 Min. £ 70‑200 Details
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Additional note: 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.

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Express train from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
Express train

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
⏱️ 30 minutes

Cost:
£ 20 pp

Description:
‘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


Public train from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
Regional train

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
£ 12-18 pp

Description:
‘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


Bus from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
60-120 minutes

Cost:
💸 £ 10 pp

Description:
‘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


Taxi from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
75 minutes

Cost:
£ 70-90

Description:
Taxi from London Gatwick Airport (taxistand in front of the South Terminal) to central London or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Welcome Pickup from London Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗


Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 150

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from London Gatwick Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London or directly to your accommodation



Uber from London Gatwick Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 70-200

Description:
Uber from London Gatwick Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central London or directly your accommodation




Route 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)


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