The
Gatwick Express is a dedicated rail express link into Central London's
Victoria station. London in 30 minutes, every 15 minutes is what's
on offer.
However, the Gatwick Express doesn't have a monopoly. Competitors
offer slightly reduced levels of service at cheaper prices, along
the same tracks. |
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First
Capital Connect Trains takes around 30-45 minutes to Central London.
Local commuter trains also
run to Victoria with standard tickets below that of the Gatwick Express.
As these trains make several stops they are 10 minutes or so slower
than the Gatwick Express.
The cheapest transfer option between Central London and Gatwick
is by vehicle. However roads are very prone to congestion and at the
best of times the transfer will take twice as long as the train. |
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| Gatwick
- London Public Transportation (one way fares) |
| Gatwick
Express |
£16.90 |
Every
15 minutes, 30 minute journey. |
| First
Capital Trains |
£8.90 |
3-4
times an hour, 30-55 minutes. |
|
Southern Trains |
£10.90 |
to
8 an hour to Victoria, 35-45 mins. |
| National
Express |
£7.50 |
Broadly
hourly, 90 minute journey. |
| easyBus |
£2+ |
2-3
times hour, 60-80 minutes journey |
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Gatwick Express Fares 2009 |
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Indicative fare only, promotions and changes happen, check for current fare
and timetables and purchase tickets at
Gatwick Express Timetables / Tickets |
Economy
Single : £16.90
Return: £28.80
Child (4-15 yrs) half price |
Business
Single :
£24.50
Return: £48.00
Journey time 30 minutes (35 minutes Sunday) |
Logistics
of using Gatwick Express
Trains Gatwick to Victoria
Every 15 minutes 05:50 to 00:30 (additional trains 00:50,01:35,04:35,5:20)
Trains
Victoria to Gatwick
Every 15 minutes 05:00 to 23:45 (additional trains 00:01,00:30,03:30,4:30)
The train station is part of the south terminal at Gatwick. There
is a free monorail service running every few minutes from the north
terminal to the south terminal that takes a couple of minutes.
Cycles and other bulky items such as skis are conveyed
free in the luggage van. |
| LondonTo
Gatwick Return Train Tickets - 2 Adults, 2 Children £28 |
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There
are strict conditions on these bargain tickets: |
- Return
journeys only
- Journey
cannot originate at Gatwick Airport
- Gatwick
Express trains not used
- Minimum
2 days away
- Minimum
2 people travelling
- Must be
flying from airport
- Children
travel free
- No restrictions
on times
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| More
Details (Enter London as departure station) |
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