How to travel from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW), United Kingdom

The distance between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 43km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 33min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Gatwick Airport.

  • Duration33min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Southern Service

+ 2 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Tranzitt

+ 15 others
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Drive

Drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

  • Duration48min
  • Distance46km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW)

There are several options for getting from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 33min.

The distance between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 43km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 33min to get from London and Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take the train which takes around 33min and will set you back approx £11 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW). It typically takes around 33min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 33min.

Southern Service and Gatwick Express run train services between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 33min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport. instead which will take 33min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London is to take the train which will take 33min and cost around £11 ($13).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport. instead which will take 33min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Gatwick Airport (LGW). The distance is around 46km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take the train which takes, on average, 33min and will usually cost around £11 ($13).

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Transport options from London to Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
33min
£11($13)
every 10 mins43km (27 miles)
Taxi
48min
£95($110)
on demand46km (29 miles)
Drive
48min
£6($7)
on demand46km (29 miles)

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