Trains from Gatwick Airport to London from £12.50

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.

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.