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The cheapest way to get from London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 40m.
The quickest way to get from London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which costs £9 - £23 and takes 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Gatwick Airport London South. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Gatwick Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 24 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £9 - £23.
The train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport takes 33 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.
The best way to get from London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 33 min and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 40m.
- Distance: 24.5 miles
- Duration: 33 min
What companies run services between London, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?
Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9 - £23 and the journey takes 33 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Gatwick Airport London South every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4 - £7 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £18
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- £12 - £18
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £16
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £12 - £16
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11 - £16
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Gatwick Airport London South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- uber.comglobal
Towncar from London Victoria to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £45 - £70
- Signup at
- uber.com
- Access
- £45 - £70
- Assist
- £50 - £70
- UberX
- £50 - £70
- UberXL
- £65 - £95
- Exec
- £95 - £140
- Lux
- £160 - £220
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £70 - £90
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
The Keen Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8875 4994
- Website
- thekeengroup.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Ola UK
- Phone
- +44 77 8745 4870
- Website
- olacabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7253 5000
- Website
- dialacab.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from London to London Gatwick Airport
- Estimated price
- £110 - £160
Towncar from London to London Gatwick Airport
- Estimated price
- £90 - £130
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More Questions & Answers
London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport London South station.
London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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