London Gatwick Airport (LGW) transfers

Gatwick Airport to London transfers

London Gatwick (LGW) is about 30 miles (48 km) south of central London. It has two terminals, North and South, linked by an automated shuttle, and handled 43.2 million passengers in 2024. Cars reach the M25 via the M23.

Gatwick to London taxi prices

• Gatwick to Central London: one local firm lists fixed fares from about £75
• Crawley to Gatwick: about £11–£25 by saloon; Brighton or Hove about £60
• Crawley to Heathrow: about £45–£65, plus airport drop-off charges

Some firms include airport drop-off fees in their quote and some add them, so always check.

Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink

Gatwick Express runs non-stop to London Victoria twice an hour in about 30 minutes, and booking online saves 10%. Southern and Thameslink trains serve Victoria, London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras in 30–45 minutes. Older published singles were about £13.50–£19.50, so check current fares. Oyster and contactless are accepted.

Gatwick drop-off charge

Dropping off at the North or South Terminal costs £10 for the first 10 minutes, then £1 a minute, with a 30-minute maximum. Pay online, by phone or with AutoPay by midnight the next day. Blue Badge holders are exempt. For cruises, Dover is about 79 miles away and Southampton about 91 miles.