Information - London Gatwick Airport LGW
London Gatwick Airport -- After Heathrow airport LGW Gatwick airport is the second busiest and largest airport of the United Kingdom. This airport is used by many charter and budget airline companies.
London Gatwick Airport offers easy access to central London, with the Gatwick Express train service running regularly between the airport and London Victoria Railway Station. Alternatively, you can enjoy a relaxing trip south to the south coast, with regular train services from the airport to Brighton.
Gatwick Airport has two terminals, North and South. The two terminals are connected by three-car automatic driverless vehicles that run along an elevated two-way track. The transit is free and takes about 2 minutes. There are plenty of coaches, taxis and regular trains available, including the Gatwick Express. Gatwick has a comprehensive selection of shops, bureaux de change, help desks and left-luggage facilities.
Where is London Gatwick Airport ?
Gatwick is 3,1 miles or 5 km north of central Crawley, West Sussex, 28,4 miles or 45,7 km south of London England.
How far is Gatwick airport from London ?
London Gatwick is 28 miles (45km) south of London.
How to get to London by car ?
It takes approximately 60-70 minutes to get to central London from Gatwick. Gatwick Airport is at Junction 9 of the M23 motorway and on the A23 Brighton to London road.
How to get to London Gatwick Airport ?
By Car :
Gatwick airport is linked to the M23 motorway. Turn off at junction 9 and follow signs for the airport. London Gatwick is also accessible from the A23 London-Brighton Road.
By Coach :
National Express run a direct coach service from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport, as well as cities and towns throughout the region.
There is also a coach connnection provided by Oxford Bus Company to Oxford and Easybus to London Victoria Coach Station. Easybus leaves from outside the North Terminal arrivals and from Fulham Broadway Underground station.
By Train :
The Gatwick Airport train station is located next to the South Terminal. From the station conncections are provided along the Brighton Main Line to London Victoria and London Bridge stations, as well as Brighton and Worthing to the south.
The is a frequent rail service between London Victoria Station and Gatwick Airport called the Gatwick Express. The average non-stop journey time is 30 minutes, and runs every 15 minutes.
Also First Capital Connect provide direct trains to Luton Airport and First Great Western trains provide a direct rail link with Reading and connections with Oxford and the West.
By Taxi :
Taxis are located in front of the Arrivals Hall of both terminals. The journey time to central London is approximately 60-70 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
How to get to London Heathrow from Gatwick ?
By Coach : National Express run coaches between Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Journey time is around 1 hour in normal traffic conditions. National Express run up to around 100 services a day between both airports.
By Train : There is no direct train transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick. Train options are :
From Gatwick Station under the South Terminal take the Southern Railways or Gatwick Express service into London Victoria. Transfer onto the tube and take the Circle line into London Paddington Station. Transfer onto the Heathrow Express or Connect (cheaper) to Heathrow Airport.
Another option is to take the Gatwick Express or Southern Railways into London Victoria. Switch to the tube and take the District line into Hammersmith Station. Switch to the Piccadilly Line and take the tube to Heathrow Airport.
By Road : When leaving Gatwick Airport follow the signs for the M23/M25 North towards London. From the North Terminal head towards the South Terminal and then pick up the M23/M25 signs. Travel for around 10 miles Northbound on the M23 towards London and the M25. Pick up the M25 Clockwise section towards Heathrow and the M4. Stay on the M25 for around 30 miles until you see the sign for either terminal 4 or terminals 1,2,3 and the M4 at the next junction depending on which terminal you need.
How to get to London Stansted Airport from Gatwick ?
By Coach : National Express coaches link Gatwick and Stansted airports.
By Train : Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station. Take the Underground service from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale Station. Then take the NXEA service to Stansted Airport.
By Train and Coach : You can also use a combination of train and coach. From Gatwick take the the southern railways service or Gatwick express train into Victoria Station (30-40 minutes). From Victoria coach station which is adjacent to the train station take The National Express coach service out to Stansted airport.
By Road : On leaving Gatwick Airport follow the signs for the M23/M25 North towards London. From the North Terminal head towards the South Terminal and then pick up the M23/M25 signs. Travel for around 10 miles Northbound on the M23 towards London and the M25. Pick up the M25 anti-clockwise towards Dartford/M11 and stay on the M25 for around 42 miles. Come off at the M11 and head North towards Stansted which will be well signposted and is just off of the M11.
How to get to London Luton Airport from Gatwick ?
By Coach :National Express coaches run a regular service between Luton Airport and Gatwick.
By Train :Train services are run by First Capital Connect. First Capital Connect trains travel through the City of London making several stops, and travel time is around 80 minutes.
By Road : When leaving Gatwick Airport you have to follow the signs for the M23/M25 North towards London. From the North Terminal head towards the South Terminal and then pick up the M23/M25 signs. Travel for 10 miles Northbound on the M23 towards London and the M25. Pick up the M25 Clockwise section towards Heathrow and the M4. Stay on the M25 for around 50 miles. Come off at the M1 northbound towards Luton. Make sure you are heading for the M1 North and not South as the signs can be very slightly confusing at this point with different turn offs for each direction. Stay on the M1 North for around 10 miles until you see the signs for the Luton Airport turnoff. make sure toy follow the sign for Luton Airport and not Luton Town centre.
In the vicinity of the airport and the surrounding area are a wide choice of excellent hotels.
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