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London is the nearest city to Gatwick Airport. London is also the capital of the United Kingdom. There are excellent transport links between the Gatwick Airport and London.

Getting to London from Gatwick Airport ...

London is approximately 23 miles north of Gatwick Airport and can be reached easily from Gatwick Airport. There are many modes of transport you can use and these are explained in detail here:

 

Gatwick Airport to London by Car ...

It normally takes approximately 60-70 minutes to get to central London from Gatwick. This depends on the time of day you travel which can dictate how busy the roads are.

Gatwick Airport is located off Junction 9 of the M23 motorway and on the A23 Brighton to London road. (See Map For Location).

The fastest route to London by car is to get on the M23 motorway and head north (Following the signs for London). London is extremely well signposted from the M23.

Please be aware that in certain parts of London you will have to pay a congestion charge for driving into those areas - for more details please visit the Transport for London website:

  Congestion Charge Details
  Telephone (UK) 0845 900 1234  
  Telephone (International) +44 20 7649 9122  
Website www.cclondon.com

This website also has a very good journey planner which allows you to forward plan your journey into and around London. The planner will also advise on charges etc.

London Journey Planner - Click Here
 

Gatwick Airport to London by Bus ...

 
if you want to travel to London by bus then there is a frequent service called the Airbus which will take you directly to Victoria Coach Station in London.

  Airbus Timetable
  Bus Number A5  
  Journey Time 90 Minutes (approx)  
Runs 05:15 AM - 21:50 PM
Departure (North Terminal) 50 minutes past each hour
Departure (South Terminal) 55 minutes past each hour
Price - 1 Way Trip £8.00
Price - Round Trip £10.00
Telephone 0870 574 7777
Website www.nationalexpress.com
 
 

Gatwick Airport to London by Coach ...

 
National Express is the major coach operator in the UK and has a range of services running from Gatwick principally to London Victoria Coach Station from where you can get connecting coaches to other parts of the country.

The Gatwick Coach Station is located at the South Terminal. Some other main services also pick up at the North Terminal.

if you visit the National Express Website - you can plan and book your trip online saving you time and money.

  National Express Details
  Telephone (UK) 0990 747777  
Website www.nationalexpress.com
 
For more information please visit our - Coach Information Page
 
 

Gatwick Airport to London by Taxi ...

 
When travelling by taxi from Gatwick Airport to London the journey is approximately 60-70 minutes.

Costs can vary depending on the taxi firm you use and how many passengers are in the vehicle - but you should estimate between £65.00 & £80.00 for the journey.

Please visit our taxis page for more information and contact details of licensed and reputable taxi firms that operate from Gatwick Airport.
 
 

Gatwick Airport to London by Train ...

 
There a number of train services running directly from Gatwick Airport Station into London with onward connections to other parts of the country.

Trains to Victoria

Gatwick Express trains run every 15 minutes from 05:20 to 00:50 and hourly overnight. Journey time is 30 minutes.

For more information please visit our - Trains Information Page


Kings Cross

Thameslink trains run through London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and King's Cross Thameslink stations to St Albans, Luton and Bedford. There are four trains an hour during the day. Journey time to King's Cross is 45 minutes.

For more information please visit our - Trains Information Page
 
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