To and from LGW

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LGWLondon and the South East

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Your transport options

Different destinations are not a like-for-like price comparison.

Terminals show reviewed airport access. Check the exact service and boarding point; a terminal link may require a walk or shuttle.

Train

Gatwick Express

LGW → London Victoria

TerminalsSouth TerminalRail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.
Journey time31 minOn train · add walk & wait
Fare / cost£24adult Oyster single; online ticket may differ

South Terminal railway station

Journey details

LGWLondon Victoria

31 min · train journey

Service notes & sources

South Terminal station → London Victoria, non-stop. From North, take the free terminal shuttle first.

£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.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
TfL Oyster fare planning reference Official · external ↗
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Terminal access source: South Terminal ↗. Rail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Train

Thameslink

LGW → London Bridge · onward to Blackfriars / St Pancras

TerminalsSouth TerminalRail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.
Journey time≈30–45 minOn train · add walk & wait
Fare / cost£10.70 / £19.20adult Oyster off-peak / peak

South Terminal railway station

Journey details

LGWLondon Bridge · onward to Blackfriars / St Pancras

About 30–45 min · London core; check your station

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

Service notes & sources

South Terminal station → London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras. Times increase with each stop; use the free terminal shuttle from North.

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.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
TfL Oyster fare planning reference Official · external ↗
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Terminal access source: South Terminal ↗. Rail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Train

Southern

LGW → London Victoria · stopping train

TerminalsSouth TerminalRail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.
Journey time≈30–45 minOn train · add walk & wait
Fare / cost£10.70 / £19.20adult Oyster off-peak / peak

London Victoria ↔ South Terminal railway station

Journey details

LGWLondon Victoria · stopping train

About 30–45 min · check the selected stopping service

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

Service notes & sources

Southern stopping trains link London Victoria and Gatwick Airport station at South Terminal. Check the operator and destination before boarding; North Terminal needs the free shuttle.

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.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
TfL Oyster fare planning reference Official · external ↗
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Terminal access source: South Terminal ↗. Rail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Bus / coach

National Express

LGW → London Victoria Coach Station

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey time≈105 min
Fare / costFrom £6one way + possible booking fee

North stops 4/5;

Journey details

LGWLondon Victoria Coach Station

South lower forecourt 1–5

About 105 min · traffic-dependent

Service notes & sources

Board at North lower level stops 4/5 or South lower forecourt stops 1–5. Check the bay on your ticket.

Check the selected date, direction, ticket and total before booking.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Bus / coach

Metrobus

LGW → Crawley, Horley, Redhill and local towns

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeVaries by local route
Fare / costUp to £3local single

North: Furlong Way.

Journey details

LGWCrawley, Horley, Redhill and local towns

South: A23 stops.

Varies by route

Service notes & sources

Choose your local route. North: Furlong Way 9/9a. South: A23 stops; choose the correct side for your destination.

Check the selected date, direction, ticket and total before booking.

Service
Fastway 10 up to every 6–8 min; selected routes run 24 h
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Taxi

Airport Cars Gatwick

LGW → Your booked destination

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeAddress & traffic dependent
Fare / costFixed vehicle quoteexact address and car required

Official operator at both terminals

Journey details

LGWYour booked destination

Depends on your destination and traffic

Service notes & sources

Use the official booking kiosks or a pre-booked pickup at your terminal. Confirm the meeting point with the operator.

Airport Cars Gatwick publishes fixed quoted prices, but no universal London tariff. Enter your exact address, passenger count and luggage for a per-vehicle quote; confirm airport charges. Do not compare it as a per-person rail fare.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Taxi

Uber

LGW → London / your app destination

TerminalsBy bookingCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey time≈65 minTraffic dependent
Fare / costAbout £79 per vehiclepublished London average

Follow the app pickup map

Journey details

LGWLondon / your app destination

About 65 min · published London average

Service notes & sources

Follow the assigned pickup instructions in the app for your terminal; do not wait on the drop-off forecourt.

Uber’s published historical route averages are planning references, not fixed fares or ETAs. Your exact address, vehicle, demand, traffic and airport fees affect the current app quote.

Service
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Terminal access source: By booking ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Train

Great Western Railway

LGW → Reading · via Guildford

TerminalsSouth TerminalRail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.
Journey time≈90 minOn train · add walk & wait
Fare / costCheck dated rail fare

South Terminal railway station

Journey details

LGWReading · via Guildford

About 90 min · Reading

Service notes & sources

South Terminal station → Guildford and Reading. Use the free shuttle from North.

Check the selected date, direction, ticket and total before booking.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: South Terminal ↗. Rail station is South Terminal; use free shuttle for North.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Bus / coach

the airline

LGW → Oxford via Heathrow

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeNight example: South 150 min / North 142 min
Fare / costFrom £30adult one way; return from £40.50

Check the airline stop for your terminal

Journey details

LGWOxford via Heathrow

Published night-service example: South 00:55 / North 01:03 → Oxford 03:25 (150 / 142 min). Check your travel date.

Service notes & sources

Book the airline coach to Oxford via Heathrow and use the terminal stop on your ticket.

Operator’s advertised one-way starting fare; return tickets start at £40.50. Product, date and boarding point matter. Times exclude waiting and flight check-in; traffic can delay arrival.

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Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Bus / coach

FlixBus

LGW → Brighton · Stroudley Road behind railway station

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeFrom 40 min
Fare / costFrom £3.49adult one way; selected departures

Use the booked terminal stop

Journey details

LGWBrighton · Stroudley Road behind railway station

From 40 min · traffic-dependent

Service notes & sources

Direct routes vary by city and travel date. Select the airport terminal in the operator planner.

Advertised lowest fare for selected departures; availability, date and any checkout extras affect the total. Use the terminal and Brighton stop printed on your ticket.

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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Bus / coach

Gatwick Hoppa / United

LGW → Courtyard by Marriott · Gatwick Hoppa example

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeShuttle: check timetable
Fare / costCourtyard example: £5.25 per personconfirm other hotels

North stop 11 / South stop 9

Journey details

LGWCourtyard by Marriott · Gatwick Hoppa example

Hotel drive reference: South 2 min / North 5 min; shuttle takes longer

Courtyard example: £5.25 per person · confirm other hotels

Service notes & sources

From the terminal, use North stop 11 / South stop 9 and check the bus serves Courtyard. Published drive times exclude waiting and intermediate stops.

Courtyard publishes £5.25 per person for Gatwick Hoppa. This is a named hotel example, not a fare for every airport hotel. Confirm your hotel’s shuttle route, schedule and ticket conditions.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Own car / pickup

Car rental

LGW → Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National

TerminalsNorth Terminal · South TerminalCheck the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.
Journey timeSelf-drive · varies by route
Fare / costQuote for dates, vehicle and cover

Check your booked provider’s collection point

Journey details

LGWAlamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National

Self-drive · no fixed route duration

Service notes & sources

South: lower forecourt Level 0. North: lower forecourt, past Jubilee House; follow car-rental signs.

Compare the total hire period, not a one-way passenger fare. Vehicle, insurance excess, fuel policy, deposit, one-way fees, airport charges and any London driving charges affect the cost.

Service
Check your travel date in the operator planner
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Terminal access source: North Terminal · South Terminal ↗. Check the exact route, bay or assigned pickup.. Route reviewed 2026-10-21. Published location, not live availability.

Ride apps / LGW

Ride apps at LGW

Uber: follow the app’s assigned pickup point and current quote.

UberCheck quote and pickup in the app
Official pick-up instructions Provider information · external ↗

Travel times exclude walking, waiting and check-in. A journey time is not a recommended airport arrival time. Missing reverse-direction prices or durations are not copied from the other direction.

Check current vehicle and service availability with the operator.

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