Gatwick Airport to London (LGW) — Transport Guide 2026
Gatwick is 45 km south of central London. Gatwick Express to Victoria (£21.10, 30 min) is the marquee option. Thameslink (£12-25, 45 min) serves London Bridge + St Pancras. National Rail Southern services are cheapest. Uber not permitted at Gatwick pickup — use black cabs or shuttle.
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Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
National Express bus (£10-15)
Fastest
Gatwick Express — 30 min to Victoria
Every transport option compared
Gatwick Express to Victoria
train · Best for: Fastest to Victoria
Cost
£21.10 single / £34.90 return
Time
30 min non-stop
Frequency
Every 15 min · 04:35-01:00
Thameslink to London Bridge / St Pancras
train · Best for: Broader destinations + cheaper
Cost
£12-25 depending on time
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 15 min · 24/7
Southern Railway to Victoria
train · Best for: Cheapest to Victoria
Cost
£13-20
Time
35-45 min
Frequency
Every 15 min
National Express to Victoria Coach Station
bus · Best for: Cheapest + luggage
Cost
£10-15
Time
90-120 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min
Airport taxi + black cab (Uber not permitted for pickup)
taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
£100-150
Time
75-120 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber can drop off but not pick up at LGW.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of London (LGW) (LGW)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Frequently asked
How far is Gatwick Airport from London (LGW)?
Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 45 km from London (LGW) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LGW to London (LGW)?
National Express bus (£10-15)
What is the fastest way from LGW to London (LGW)?
Gatwick Express — 30 min to Victoria