AirPortr delivers your bags to and from Gatwick and any London home, hotel or office at a time that suits you, leaving you free to make the most of your day both bag and stress free. Young persons aged 16 or 17 years can travel alone on European services but only if they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian. For example, if you make your journey on 20 April your return journey must be made by 19 May. This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by our supplier, Global City Cards. Verdict: Depending on your travel requirements the Gatwick Express is either a lot or slightly more expensive than alternative train options.
Aside from the Gatwick Express, there are several other suburban commuter and intercity rail lines the terminate at Victoria Station. We also offer parking if you want to park at the airport and go to London for the evening. Accessible Coaches The majority of stops along the routes listed below are accessible to wheelchair users but are subject to change. Wheelchair accessibility Accessible Coaches The majority of stops along the routes listed below are accessible to wheelchair users but are subject to change. If you make your outward journey on 31 January your return journey must be made by 27 February. Escalators, lifts, ramps and travelators make it easy to get between the forecourt and the terminal.
All tickets must be booked together. Luggage free transfers You can now travel between Gatwick and central London without the hassle of your luggage dictating your itinerary. Your return journey must be no more than one month after your outbound journey so the length of validity varies depending on the number of days in each month. If you are travelling with more than one infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children 3-15 '. Unaccompanied children will not be carried Young persons 13 - 25 Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Some of the commuter trains, in contrast, require climbing stairs.
Just be advised that their service uses shared tracks, which means disruptions affecting other train companies going to Gatwick will also apply to the Gatwick Express. Lastly, if your hotel or final destination is located near Victoria Station or points north and west, then Gatwick Express will be the quickest option. Their trains are also easy to carry luggage on and off of. Pancras, Farringdon, and London Bridge, but you should check train times before departing. If you have bought a return ticket, the outward journey is valid for 28 days from the date on the e-ticket.
If you are only 1 or 2 adults, you can just ask someone to join in on a group purchase. The Gatwick Express train is the fastest transfer available between Gatwick and central London. Ticket Type One-Way Online One-Way At Station Return Online Return At Station Adult £17. The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes. The Gatwick Express is only slightly faster than the Southern trains, which share the same tracks.
Follow the signs inside the terminal buildings. Hop on the train at Gatwick's South terminal for your train to London Victoria Station, located in Westminster and offering connections to the Victoria, Circle and District Tube Lines, as well as National Rail services. You will be emailed your actual ticket rather than a voucher to be exchanged, so you just need to print the e-ticket and show it to the staff at the train station, or on board the train if requested to do so. Departing from London Victoria, the first Gatwick Express train is at 5am and the last train is at 00. Do I need to redeem an e-ticket in exchange for a ticket? Passenger descriptions Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers. In the image above, the stops in central London with the red circles are stops made by Thameslink trains. Booster seats Children aged between approximately 4 years and 11 years or up to 150cm tall may use booster seats, we carry a limited number onboard most coaches along with our comfort fit seat belts.
There are several reasons to choose the Gatwick Express train. Just be aware that the Gatwick Express is not the only train service that calls at Gatwick Airport, you can learn more on our page. If you are arriving earlier than your check-in, you might want to start off with some of your sightseeing. If you have bought a single ticket, it must be used on the same date as indicated on the e-ticket. During off-peak hours, the savings you will realize by taking the Southern commuter trains between Gatwick can really start to add up. We explain our suggestion in more detail in the sections below.
There are several ticket types, but for most travelers, the Anytime Return Tickets are likely to be the best option, as they give you flexibility. We detail the price differences in our below. Southern trains services operate four times an hour to Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction with a journey time to Victoria of around 35 minutes. I have not received my ticket yet — what should I do? From 23:45 on Saturday and all day on Sunday, Gatwick Express services will be diverted, extending journey times. Airport transfer tickets are non-refundable, as stated in our terms and conditions. For some travelers, your hotel or accommodations will be within walking distance to the station, but for most, the station is a transfer point.
However, you will not get the 10% online discount with this payment method. Verdict: The Gatwick Express is most useful for people who can easily access Victoria station. This is similar to but cheaper than the above-mentioned ticket with the restriction being that you must use the ticket at some point on the day you purchased it for up to 04:29 the following morning. Also be aware National Rail card discounts can also be applied to Gatwick Express tickets. Private transfer If you'd prefer to be picked up from the airport and taken directly to your hotel by private vehicle, check out our. There is also something called an Anytime Day Ticket.
Child 0 - 12 inclusive Children aged 12 or under travelling on any European service must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Please contact us if you have not received your e-ticket after 3 working days. Service Frequency The Gatwick Express runs from London Victoria every 15 minutes and their ticketing systems means you can just hop on any available train. Thameslink services run periodically from St. At Victoria Rail Station, you can transfer to the Victoria , District , and Circle Underground Lines. However, if you book Gatwick Express tickets online you can save 10% on your order.