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London Gatwick Airport to London (Gatwick) — Transport Guide 2026

Gatwick (LGW) is 28 miles south of central London. Gatwick Express to Victoria £25 in 30 min. Thameslink £11.50 to Blackfriars / Farringdon / King's Cross. Southern trains £11 to Victoria (slightly slower).

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Last updated: 2026-08

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Cheapest
Southern train (£11)
Fastest
Gatwick Express — 30 min to Victoria

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Gatwick Express to Victoria

train · Best for: Fastest to Victoria
Cost
£25 anytime
Time
30 min non-stop
Frequency
Every 15 min · 05:00-24:00

Thameslink to Farringdon / St Pancras

train · Best for: Central + North London + Luton connections
Cost
£11.50 (contactless)
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
Every 10-15 min · 24/7

Southern to Victoria

train · Best for: Cheapest to Victoria
Cost
£11
Time
35-45 min
Frequency
Every 10-15 min

Black cab / minicab

taxi · Best for: Late arrivals + groups
Cost
£90-130 to Central
Time
60-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
£65-110
Time
60-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

National Express coach

bus · Best for: Ultra-budget
Cost
£10-20
Time
90-120 min to Victoria
Frequency
Every 30-60 min

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Frequently asked

How far is London Gatwick Airport from London (Gatwick)?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 45 km from London (Gatwick) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LGW to London (Gatwick)?
Southern train (£11)
What is the fastest way from LGW to London (Gatwick)?
Gatwick Express — 30 min to Victoria