If you're looking for a way to get to London from Gatwick Airport, the National Express bus is one of the best options for you.
National Express
If you're travelling to London and don't know how to get to the centre of the capital from Gatwick Airport, the National Express bus is one of the most convenient ways to get to Victoria Station in no time at all. The journey will take approximately 2.5 hours, the perfect time to relax before you start exploring the city.
The vehicles are extremely comfortable, with reclining seats, USB plugs, on-board Wi-Fi and toilets at your disposal. They are also wheelchair friendly, and if you have bicycles with you, you can take them on board.
If you want to make the journey the other way round, National Express buses also make the journey from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport—it's that easy!
You can also take up to 2 medium-sized suitcases (weighing up to 20 kilograms, or 44 lbs) per person on the bus.
Schedule & Frequency
The bus between Gatwick and London runs daily, all day long, every 60 minutes. You'll get to the city centre before you know it!
The bus also makes the following stops, so you can get off at the one that suits you best:
- Gatwick Airport North Terminal: between 3:35 am and 11:30 pm
- Gatwick Airport South Terminal: between 3:50 am and 11:45 pm
- Victoria Station (164 Buckingham Palace Road): between 1 am and 11:59 pm
How Does it Work?
Depending on your choice, you'll be able to use the one-way ticket between Gatwick Airport and London, or vice versa, on the day you select during the booking process.
If you book a return ticket between Gatwick Airport and London, you'll need to use your ticket on the day you select, and you'll then have 31 days to use your return ticket.
Private Transfer
If you want a chauffeur to meet you at the airport and a vehicle to take you to your hotel, you can book one of the London transfers. They are the ideal, and sometimes the cheapest, option for families and large groups.
Children under 4
Children under 4 years old can travel for free, but if the bus is full, they will have to sit on their parents' lap. If you want to ensure their seat, you will have to pay the adult price.
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