Travelling to Gatwick Airport By Train is easy due to the fantastic rail services available in the South East. Gatwick has its own train station that links the airport with London as well as many other major UK cities. Travelling by train is a stress free and cost-effective option that can be booked in advance to get the best train ticket prices.
Trains to London
There are a number of options available for travelling to and from London by train. With a short journey time it represents a far cheaper and time efficient option compared to driving or booking a taxi from central London.
The Gatwick Express
The Gatwick Express is the fastest option for rail travel linking Gatwick Airport to the hustle and bustle of central London. The nonstop trains leave London Victoria Station every quarter of an hour and the journey takes around 30 minutes.
Thames Link to Gatwick
You can take the Thameslink from as far North as Luton Airport, London St Pancras and London Bridge stations. Although this journey takes a little bit longer than the Gatwick Express it does stop at more stations and opens up North London to Gatwick.
Southern Rail to Gatwick
Southern Trains operate regular trains from London Victoria as well as East Croydon and Clapham Junction.
Gatwick Airport Train Station
Gatwick Airport Train Station is open 24hrs a day and is situated close to the South Terminal and just a short walk to the North Terminal. There is also a shuttle bus available to the North Terminal. For passengers needing assistance there is a rail information desk situated in arrivals at both terminals. The station has a range of facilities, these including ticket machines, toilets, an ATM and many other station facilities.
Address:
Gatwick Airport Train Station
Crawley
RH6 0RD
Phone: 0844 811 8311