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Local train services from Gatwick to London offer a lower cost rail option to the Gatwick Express.

You should consider local trains run by Southern Trains if you are on a budget. Follow the flow and you'll end up on the more expensive Gatwick Express.

Local trains to Victoria use the same rails as the Gatwick Express but are stopping commuter trains. On average taking 10 minutes longer than the Gatwick Express.
Trains are routinely crowded, standing only, at commuter peak times.
 Local train from London to Gatwick
If you are staying in the Kensington area or want to transfer to London Waterloo, local train services also come into their own.
For Waterloo change at Clapham Junction where trains run every couple of minutes to Waterloo. Direct trains run from Gatwick to West Brompton (Earls Court Kensington) direct during the week with more frequencies at all times by connecting at Clapham Junction.
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Gatwick - London Public Transportation (one way fares)
Gatwick Express £16.90 Every 15 minutes, 30 minute journey.
First Capital Trains £8-£9 3-4 times an hour, 30-55 minutes.
Southern Trains £8-£11 to 8 an hour to Victoria, 35-45 mins.
National Express £6.60 Broadly hourly, 90 minute journey.
easyBus £2-£8 2-3 times hour, 80 minutes journey
Gatwick Local Trains to/from London Fares 2008
* Indicative fare only, promotions and changes happen, check for current fare and timetables and purchase tickets at
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Standard Single Fares
Victoria: £10.90/£11.00 Depending on date/time
West Brompton (Kensington Earls Court): £9.00
Child (5-15 yrs) half price

Logistics of using Local Trains to Gatwick

The train station is directly below Gatwick Airport. When you arrive, you are just 10 minutes walk from the South Terminal check-in desks. There is a free monorail service running every few minutes from the north terminal to the south terminal that takes a couple of minutes.

London Victoria Service
Local stopping trains take the same route as the Gatwick Express.
Journey time is 40-45 minutes.

London Kensington Service
There is an hourly direct service from Gatwick stopping at West Brompton (Earls Court) and Kensington Olympia stations. If you just miss a train you can make a connection at Clapham Junction using any of the services running into Victoria that stop there.
LondonTo Gatwick Return Train Tickets - 2 Adults, 2 Children £38
There are strict conditions on these bargain tickets:
  • Return journeys only
  • Journey cannot originate at Gatwick Airport
  • Southern trains between Victoria & Gatwick
  • (Gatwick Express + First Capital available)
  • Minimum 2 days away
  • Minimum 2 people travelling
  • Must be flying from airport
  • Children travel free
  • No restrictions on times
More Details (Enter London as departure station)

Left Luggage Victoria Station & Gatwick
There is a left luggage facility at Victoria station operated by the Excess Baggage Company - the company have their own web site.
The office is open 7 days a week from 07:00 to 23:00. You can find the office at platform 8, in the middle of the station.

The same company also operates at Gatwick:
South Terminal Arrivals
North Terminal Adj to BA Check-in

The Excess Baggage Company have a monopoly of the left luggage facilities at most of London's main railway stations and airports. They can also ship items home if you require.

Victoria Hotel Map & District Briefing
In addition to providing descriptions of hotels and instant reservations for each hotel, we have an accurate street map of Victoria with the locations of each hotel. We have verified the locations by walking each street ourselves, they are not based on postcodes or automated mapping systems. We also have a thorough Victoria briefing.

>> Victoria Hotel Map
Gatwick - Central London by Private Taxi or Bus - Price Menu
Max
Passengers		 Max
Luggage*		 Price Taxi/Bus Type
Private Hire Taxi Reserved In Advance - Meet & Greet at passenger terminal
3
 3
medium 		£75 Private Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall. Able to carry 3 passengers and 3 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only.
5
 5
medium 		£90 Private Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall.. Able to carry 5 passengers and 5 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only.
8
 8
medium 		£115 Private Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall. Able to carry 8 passengers and 8 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only.
More Details of Gatwick - Central London Taxi Transfers
Private Hire Bus Reserved In Advance - Meet & Greet at passenger terminal
8
 16
large 		£155 High Loader - a 12 seat minibus with a row of seats taken out for people with lots of luggage seating 8.
12
 16
large 		£185 Standard 12 - a standard 12 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
16
 16
large 		£220 Standard 16 - a standard 16 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity
>16
 quotation required for larger coach with 24, 48 or 53 seats
More Details of Gatwick - Central London Group Transfers
* Maximum number of suitcases in hold. (Taxis medium size, buses large size suitcases)
Additional hand luggage that fits under seat or rest on lap of passenger in passenger cabin may be carried.