Trains from Gatwick Airport to London from £11.90*

Gatwick Airport is located in West Sussex, England, approximately 29.5 miles south of Central London, with the train station located in the South Terminal of the airport. Gatwick Airport station provides around 851 regular train services per day to Central London, including the stations London Victoria, London Bridge and London St. Pancras International.

Duration time for trains from Gatwick Airport to London can vary depending on which stop they arrive into, the service provider and how many stops they are making. For example, the fastest route provided by Thameslink to London Bridge takes approximately 29 minutes with only one stop, while the slower route takes around 48 minutes with around nine stops.

Similarly, the faster route to London Victoria takes around 32 minutes, and the slower route takes around 52 minutes with a change at East Croydon. An alternative route which takes a little longer is the one to London St. Pancras International, which takes around 44 minutes to just over an hour depending on the number of stops. For most of these journeys, you will have the ability to alight at popular stations such as Clapham Junction and East Croydon.

London Bridge is one of the major railway stations in Southwark, south-east London, which is served by Southern, Southeastern, and Thameslink. London Bridge connects the destinations like Brighton, Luton, Bedford, Cambridge and Peterborough. It also connects the London Underground system with the Northern and Jubilee Line.

Alternatively, London Victoria is another main arrival station in Central London, served by Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express. London Victoria is well-connected to various destinations including Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Canterbury, Dover, and Kent and it also connects to the London Underground system, with Victoria, District, and Circle lines.

Finally, London St Pancras International station is located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden. The station is served by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and Eurostar. It is well-connected to various destinations, including Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport, Nottingham, Leicester and Sheffield. It also connects to the London Underground system, with the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Northern, and Victoria lines.

First-class tickets

You can travel from Gatwick Airport to London in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

As this route is covered by multiple providers, it's best to check whether this is applicable for your specific journey when booking and what is included with the ticket. Depending on provider, this ticket may include:

• Access to the London St. Pancras International First-Class lounge
• Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
• Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
• Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.