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Gatwick Airport to London train tickets

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The Gatwick airport transfer is a convenient and affordable transfer from Gatwick Airport to Central London with trains going to London Bridge and London St Pancras.

Why buy in advance?

Save time – you can avoid the queues at the ticket counter and get straight onto the train
Save money – this train transfer is almost 50% cheaper than the Gatwick Express
Flexible tickets – unlike many other ticket types our tickets are valid at any time, on any day

Please note this is an e-ticket and will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by our supplier, Global City Cards.

Gatwick to London Ticket FAQs

How to order

After booking your Gatwick airport transfer, you will immediately receive a confirmation email
Your ticket(s) and reference number will be emailed separately within 24 hours
Tickets will be issued for the following day, but only if your order is placed by 2pm GMT
If your email does not arrive, please check your spam filter. If your email is not there, contact VisitBritain Shop

Booking restrictions

Tickets are not valid for travel on Gatwick Express or Southern trains to Victoria (check the train departure boards to make sure you are boarding a Thameslink train)
You can make your return journey up to 30 days after your outbound journey
If you wish to make a return journey more than one calendar month after your first journey, you will need to buy two single tickets instead

Using the ticket

Print off the ticket, take it with you and give it to the ticket inspector on the train
If there are barriers at the station, show your ticket to a member of staff and they will let you through

Gatwick to London Timetable information

Trains run 24 hours Monday – Saturday
No trains run between approx. 01.00am and 7.10am on Sunday
Journey time is 30-45 minutes
This ticket is valid on Thameslink trains between Gatwick Airport station and any London station that these trains travel to
Trains run between Gatwick Airport and St Pancras International, London Blackfriars, Farringdon, City Thameslink and London Bridge

Will I receive a Gatwick to London ticket in the post or by email?

Your ticket will be sent to you by email. You must print the ticket out and take it with you to the station.

Can I cancel my order? My plans have changed.

Airport transfer tickets are non-refundable, as stated in our terms and conditions.

What is the distance from Gatwick Airport to Central London?

Gatwick Airport is roughly 28 miles (45k) from Central London.

How long is the trip from Gatwick to London?

The journey time from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge (Zone 1) takes around 30 minutes, depending on route and time of day.

How often do trains run between Gatwick Airport and London? When are the first and last trains?

The times below are subject to change and you should check the timetable before you travel.

GATWICK TO LONDON

	Midnight - 4am	4am - 5am	5am - midnight
Monday - Saturday	1 train per hour	3 trains per hour	4+ trains per hour
	Midnight - 4am	4am - 7am	7am - midnight
Sunday	No service. Last train departs Gatwick at 00.42am	No service. First service departs Gatwick at 05.58am	4+ trains per hour

LONDON TO GATWICK

	Midnight - 1am	1am - 6am	6am - midnight
Monday - Saturday	4 trains per hour	1-2 trains per hour	4+ trains per hour
	1am - 4am	4am - 7am	7am - 1am
Sunday	No service. Last train departs London Blackfriars at 01.01am	No service. First train departs London Bridge at 7.11am	2-4 trains per hour

How do I know which train to take?

This ticket can be used on any Thameslink service between Gatwick Airport and London. It cannot be used on Southern or Gatwick Express trains.

When you get to the station, check the electronic display boards to confirm which platform the next train will be departing from. All Thameslink trains from Gatwick Airport to London stop at London St. Pancras station.

I have not received my Gatwick to London ticket yet – what should I do?

Your ticket will be sent to you in an email within 24 hours. Please make sure you allow enough time to receive your ticket and print it out before you travel. If you have not received your ticket, please check your spam filter. If your email is not there, contact VisitBritain Shop.

Gatwick to London Airport Transfer Operating times:

24 December: From 1pm, a reduced service will operate with last trains running earlier than normal

25-26 December: There is no service

27 December: An amended timetable will operate

28 December: A Saturday timetable will operate. Reduced service on some routes due to engineering works between East Croydon and Purley.

29 December: A Sunday timetable will operate. Reduced service on some routes due to engineering works between East Croydon and Purley.

30 - 31 December: A amended timetable will operate

1 January: A Sunday timetable will operate

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