Directions on how to get from and to London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is London’s second busiest airport and is one of the biggest and busiest airports worldwide. A popular charter airports, in recent years Gatwick has become the no frills mecca for the south east with airlines such as EasyJet and Norwegian offering a range of new destinations for travellers. Traveling to Gatwick Airport is simple, whether that be by car, train or bus.
Gatwick by Road
Gatwick is served primarily by the M23 which is located just a few miles south of the M25 London orbital motorway. Travel times by car and the M23 into central London depend upon the time of ravel but on average journey times around 1hr 15 mins.
Gatwick from Central London
Gatwick Airport is about 30 miles (50 km) south of the centre of London. The best roads for this journey involve the A214 and A23, offering a direct and easy route into the airport complex.
Guide on travelling to and from Gatwick
The Gatwick Express train service offers the fastest and most convenient way to journey from Central London to Gatwick. London Victoria offers services every 15 mins and this in itself is an easy London terminus to reach with a good range of restaurants, bars and other facilities on hand to meet most needs.
In addition to the Gatwick Express service, Southern Trains run the same route offering a slower service that leaves London every15 minutes. The service is however about 15 minutes more to Victoria as they are stopping trains.
In terms if buses, the National Express coach services provides a comprehensive and direct route between Gatwick and London Victoria, 24/7. The bus normally offers the best possible fares but travellers should note that the journey time is around three times longer than train.
easy Bus provide a regular shuttle bus service between Gatwick and London West Brompton Underground. Fares are variable and done on the low cost airline model, the earlier you book (online) the cheaper the fare.
Private hire car/taxi – If you have bulky luggage, mobility needs to simply want a hassle free way to get from Central London to Gatwick then a private hire/taxi vehicle will be the right choice. Cost does vary on who you go with and the standard of car you require but it is recommended that you search and compare fares with Airport Transfers UK (click on the blue button above now) to secure the best value for all of your Gatwick Airport transfers.
Getting to or from London Gatwick: Conclusion
There are a number of routes into Gatwick and we hope this short guide is of assistance. Of course, if you are travelling via a private transfer then the worry of how to get to or from the airport is the problem of your driver. Therefore, for a hassle free Gatwick Airport taxi then why not consider Airport Transfers UK today for great, low cost fares.