Transport services from Gatwick to London [duplicate]

I would like to travel to London next week but I don’t know exactly how to get from Gatwick airport to London downtown. I was thinking about a transport service like Uber.

I don’t really like to go by train/underground or bus because then I have to change too often. And a cab is probably too expensive. Can anyone give me some information about the situation with transport services?

Best Answer

Going by road from Gatwick Airport into central London is always a stressful and time consuming journey.

Depending on your actual destination (there is no single point that classes as "London downtown"), take the train

either

Southern (not the overpriced Gatwick Express) to Victoria, or change at Clapham Junction for Waterloo.

Thameslink to Blackfriars / Farringdon / St Pancras.

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Is it easy to get from Gatwick to London?

There are lots of options for getting to London by train from Gatwick and with the introduction of Oyster and contactless payments, it's quick and easy to hop onboard. The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes.

How much does it cost from Gatwick to London?

London - Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2020ServiceStandard Adult Fare*Gatwick Express Train (Ticket on day)\xa319.90\xa338.90Gatwick Express Train (Advance online)\xa317.80\xa334.70Gatwick Express Train (Oyster)\xa319.80\xa339.6016 more rows

Is Thameslink cheaper than Gatwick Express?

The Gatwick Express is about 30% more expensive than Thameslink or Southern during peak times and a whopping 139% more expensive off peak. The Gatwick Express doesn't offer off-peak discounts so you always pay the same, regardless of the time of day.

Can I use my Oyster card from Gatwick to London?

You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.

How to take the Train to London from Gatwick Airport!

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