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, Express bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (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
	Express train	30 Min.	£ 20	Details
	Regional train	40 Min.	£ 14-20	Details
	Express bus	120 Min.	£ 8,55	Details
	Taxi	75 Min.	£ 140	Details
	Welcome Pickups	75 Min.	£ 140	Details
	Uber	75 Min.	£ 70‑200	Details

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Notices:
• 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.

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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

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Regional train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

£ 14-20 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

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Express bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

120 minutes

Cost:

£ 8,55 pp

Description:

‘National Express’ Bus from London Gatwick Airport (bus stop at North & South Terminal) to “London Victoria Coach Station”, from here three underground lines continue to central London

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

75 minutes

Cost:

£ 140

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

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

75 minutes

Cost:

£ 140

Description:

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

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

75 minutes

Cost:

£ 70-200

Description:

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

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Route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

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