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4.6Travel Information between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London
 Distance | 24 miles (39 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 28 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Thameslink |
Travel 24 miles (39 km) by train or bus to London from Gatwick Airport (GTW). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Thameslink among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London.
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The best way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London.
There are 2 travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to London from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London costing on average $11 (€10).
The fastest way to get to London from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by train with an average travel time of 28 min.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.
The distance from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London is:
- 68 buses a day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Gatwick Airport (GTW) as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London:
- You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with National Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London.
- You can travel by train to London from Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express, and you can find Thameslink Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to London with National Express or Megabus with 61 direct buses per day.
- You can find 14 direct trains per day to take to London with Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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