London Gatwick Airport to London City Centre transfer

50.1 km by road about 1h 10m without traffic from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Private 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.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

Other ways from LGW to London

  • Gatwick Express to VictoriaCheck gatwickexpress.com (10% off most fares booked direct) · About 30 min (35 on Sundays)
  • ThameslinkCheck the operator · 30–45 min to London
  • SouthernCheck the operator · 30–45 min to London
  • Pre-booked private transferPrice shown when you book · Depends on traffic

From Gatwick Airport: train travel, Gatwick Express: rail fares frozen until March 2027, read 12 October 2026. Full LGW transport guide →

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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. Other options from LGW: Gatwick Express to Victoria (Check gatwickexpress.com (10% off most fares booked direct)), Thameslink (Check the operator), Southern (Check the operator), Pre-booked private transfer (Price shown when you book), from the operators' own pages listed below.

Where else can I book a transfer to from London Gatwick Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from LGW: Brighton (41.4 km).

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