London Gatwick Airport to London City Centre transfer
50.1 km by road about 1h 10m without traffic from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
See transfer prices for your datePrivate transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.
The trip
London City Centre is 50.1 km from London Gatwick Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 1h 10m; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.
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FAQ
How far is London City Centre from London Gatwick Airport?+
50.1 km by road from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 1h 10m of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).
How do I get from London Gatwick Airport to London City Centre?+
A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.
Where else can I book a transfer to from London Gatwick Airport?+
Other places with pre-booked transfers from LGW: Brighton (41.4 km).
Also for this trip
- → Gatwick Airport lounges
- → Luggage storage in London
- → London Eye tickets
- → Tower of London tickets
- → Westminster Abbey tickets
- → St Paul's Cathedral tickets
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