Travelling to Gatwick by Rail

     The Gatwick Express is the quickest way into central London. Trains leave Gatwick Airport from 0435 to 0135. The station is in the South Terminal and linked to other parts by escalators and lifts. At peak times trains run every 15 minutes (from 0605 to 2005) and roughly every 30 minutes off-peak. Standard fares are £12 single and £23.50 return. Journey time is 30 minutes and the service is non-stop to Victoria station. British Airways and American Airlines passengers can check in at Victoria station. For more information and tickets go online or telephone +44 (0)845 850 15 30.
     You can also get the Thameslink train to London Bridge, Blackfriars and King’s Cross stations. Trains leave approximately every 30 minutes. A standard fares adult single is £9.80. The journey to London Bridge takes 40 minutes. For details or booking go online or telephone +44 (0)8457 48 49 50.
     South Central Trains services operate every 15 minutes during the day between Gatwick and Victoria - and every hour between 0100 and 0400. The journey time is 45 min. A standard single ticket costs £8. This service runs from Victoria station to both terminals and takes a little longer than the Gatwick Express. Additional info and tickets are available from the website or by phone: 44 ( 0)8457 48 49 50.

Go by Coach

     National Express runs frequent services between the Gatwick and Victoria Coach Station. Coaches run approximately hourly and the journey time is one hour 30 mins. Some services stop at Hooley, Wallington, Mitcham Junction, Mitcham London Rd, Streatham, Stockwell and Pimlico. Standard fares are £6.20 single/£11.40 return. Details are available online or by calling +44 (0)8705 80 80 80.

Go by Taxi

     There are usually cabs queuing for customers at the airport. Find out from the driver how much your journey will cost beforehand. Only use a black cab or reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorised drivers who offer their services at airports or stations. A metered trip in a black cab to/from central London will cost around £70. The official Gatwick taxi concession is Checker Cars, tel: +44 (0)800 747 737.

Disabled Travellers

     The Gatwick Express has a range of features to make travelling easy for everyone including dedicated areas for passengers with wheelchairs. For info and assistance telephone +44 ( 0)845 850 15 30. South Central train staff can aide you on your journey from start to finish. To arrange this service telephone +44 (0)845 123 7770 at least 24 hours before you travel. Thameslink passengers should call +44 (0)845 330 3648.
     All National Express passengers who qualify as disabled are automatically entitled to receive a discount of up to 50%. The company also has a Code of Practice and a disabled persons’ travel helpline: +44 ( 0)12 1423 8479.