Every way to get from Gatwick Airport into London — compared by speed, price and how easy each is with luggage. Then route the whole journey offline with CityNav.
Open CityNav Free → See London transit coverageGatwick has two terminals: North and South. They're linked by a free automated shuttle (about 3 minutes). The railway station is at the South Terminal, so allow extra time if you land at North.
| Option | Duration | Price | Frequency / Hours | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚄 Gatwick Express | ~30 min | from £20 (cheaper in advance) | every 15 min roughly 05:00-23:30 |
excellent — luggage racks, non-stop |
| 🚆 Thameslink | ~30-45 min | from £12 | every 10-15 min roughly 05:00-00:30 (some 24h) |
good — direct to several central stations |
| 🚆 Southern rail | ~35-45 min | from £11 | every 10-20 min roughly 05:00-00:00 |
good — stops more often, cheaper than the Express |
| 🚌 National Express coach | ~90 min | from £8 | hourly-ish 24/7 on some services |
good — hold underneath |
| 🚕 Taxi / Uber | ~70-100 min | from £90-£120 | on demand 24/7 |
excellent — door to door |
→ London Victoria
Luggage: excellent — luggage racks, non-stop
→ London Bridge / Blackfriars / King's Cross St Pancras
Luggage: good — direct to several central stations
→ London Victoria
Luggage: good — stops more often, cheaper than the Express
→ London Victoria Coach Station
Luggage: good — hold underneath
→ Central London
Luggage: excellent — door to door
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Southern/Thameslink trains start around £11-£12 with contactless; the Gatwick Express is from £20. Coaches are from about £8 and taxis £90-£120.
The Gatwick Express reaches Victoria in about 30 minutes non-stop. Thameslink is similar and may be faster to your specific destination.
Standard Southern rail to Victoria (from ~£11 with contactless) or a National Express coach (from ~£8).
The Gatwick Express has dedicated luggage racks and no stops. Any train is fine; a taxi is easiest door-to-door.
Thameslink runs some 24-hour services, and National Express coaches operate through the night. Otherwise a pre-booked minicab or taxi.
Yes, contactless pay-as-you-go covers Gatwick to central London on Southern, Thameslink and the Express (though the Express is a fixed higher fare).
Data last checked: 2026-08-14 · Sources: National Rail, Gatwick Express, TfL. Fares are approximate and can change.