LGW / London, United Kingdom

London Gatwick

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01 / TRANSPORT

From the airport · LGW

Gatwick Express31 min · train journey · £24 · adult Oyster single; online ticket may differ

LGW → London Victoria

£24 · adult Oyster single; online ticket may differ

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Journey time: Source-backed · 2026-10-21 · 31 min · train journey · Source ↗
Fare: Source-backed · 2026-10-21 · £24 is the TfL Visitor Shop Oyster reference, not an online ticket quote. Eligible online/app tickets may be 10% cheaper. Use one card per person and touch in and out; onward Tube travel costs extra. · Source ↗

ThameslinkAbout 30–45 min · London core; check your station · Oyster guide £10.70 off-peak / £19.20 peak · adult single

LGW → London Bridge · onward to Blackfriars / St Pancras

£10.70 / £19.20 · adult Oyster off-peak / peak

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Journey time: Source-backed · 2026-10-21 · About 30–45 min · London core; check your station · Source ↗
Fare: Source-backed · 2026-10-21 · TfL Visitor Shop planning reference for National Rail: £10.70 off-peak / £19.20 peak. Confirm your exact station, direction and touch-in time; peak rules and through-journeys can differ. New card fees and onward Tube fares are extra. · Source ↗

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02 / SECURITY

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At Gatwick, liquid containers up to 2 litres can stay in your bag. Empty metal and double-walled containers first. Electronics can stay packed. Check medicine exceptions and rules at other departure airports.

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Sources reviewed · 2026-10-21

03 / CONNECTING

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International connections require UK border control, including international-to-international transit. Collect and recheck bags unless checked through. Change terminals by the public shuttle, then clear security for the next flight.

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Sources reviewed · 2026-10-21

04 / PICKUP & DROP-OFF