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London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick (LGW) is the second largest airport in the UK after Heathrow Airport. Gatwick is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.

Gatwick Airport's two terminals, North and South, both have a comprehensive selection of shops, bureaux de change, help desks and left-luggage facilities.

Gatwick Airport is installing a new inter-terminal transit system as part of the airport's £1 billion investment programme. Until May 2010, a replacement bus service is in operation between Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The service departs from the upper forecourt of both terminals every three minutes during the day (4am to 6pm) and every six minutes at night. Please allow up to 20 minutes to transfer between terminals during this period.

Gatwick Hotels

There is a good range hotels in the Gatwick area. Many provide a courtesy coach service from Gatwick rail station, which is directly linked to Gatwick's South Terminal. See our Accommodation section to find and book a hotel near Gatwick Airport.

Gatwick Airport by Rail

The Gatwick Express is the fastest way into Central London. There are trains every 15 minutes between Gatwick Airport's South Terminal and London Victoria Station every day from 4.35am to 1.35am. Standard fares are £16.90 single and £28.80 return. Journey time is 30 minutes and the service is non-stop to Victoria station.

Visit the Gatwick Express website for more information.

You can also get the Thameslink train to London Bridge, Blackfriars and St Pancras stations. Trains leave approximately every 30 minutes. A standard adult single is £9.80. The journey to London Bridge takes 40 minutes.

Southern Railway has two trains per hour during the day between Gatwick and London Bridge. The journey time is 52 minutes. A standard single ticket costs £8.70. For more details and online advance-saver fares, visit the Southern Railway website.

Gatwick Airport by Coach

National Express runs frequent services between Gatwick and Victoria Coach Station. Coaches run approximately hourly. Journey time varies according to route, most are about 1 hour 20 minutes. Some services stop at Hooley, Wallington, Mitcham Junction, Mitcham London Rd, Streatham, Stockwell and Pimlico. Standard fares are £7.30 single or £11.40 return.

See the National Express website

easyBus also offers a high-frequency, low-cost express bus service between Gatwick Airport and London, Fulham Broadway Underground station.The easyBus service runs throughout the day and night, direct with no stops. Fares start at £2 one-way (online price).

Find out more at the easyBus website

Gatwick Airport by Taxi

There are usually taxis queuing for customers at London's airports. Only use a black cab or reputable mini-cab and never use unauthorised drivers. The official Gatwick taxi concession is Checker Cars. You can ask the driver for an estimate of out how much your journey will cost beforehand.

Find out more from the TfL taxi fares page

Gatwick Airport - Accessible Transport

The Gatwick Express rail service has a range of features to make travelling easy for everyone, including dedicated areas for passengers with wheelchairs. For information and assistance, telephone +44 (0)8705 30 15 30 or visit the Gatwick Express website

Southern Railway provides assistance boarding and alighting from trains, and will alert station staff to the needs of disabled travellers. Telephone +44 (0)0800 138 1016 at least 24 hours before you travel. Southern Railways provides a free taxi service for disabled travellers at stations with restricted access.

Thameslink passengers with accessibility requirements should telephone the First Capital Connect Special Assistance Helpline on +44 (0)800 058 2844 / textphone +44 (0)800 975 1052.

All disabled passengers on National Express are entitled to a discount of up to 50%. The company also has a Code of Practice and a disabled persons’ travel helpline: +44 (0)12 1423 8479. Also see the National Express website