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London - Gatwick (LGW): Location: London Gatwick Airport is 44 km/28 Miles S of Central London, 36 km/22 Miles N of Brighton & 5 km/3 Miles NNE of Crawley. Airport Overviw: There are 2 terminals at the Airport: The North Terminal & The South Terminal. These are connected by a free monorail train which connects the 2 in under 5 mins and runs frequently. The North Terminal is mainly for British Airways, Aer Lingus, Air France, American Airlines, Astraeus, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Etihad & First Choice. Most other flights depart from the South Terminal. There are bus stations at both terminals and a train station at the South Terminal only. Driving Directions: Gatwick is directly linked to the M23 motorway at junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road. Just a 10 minute drive away, the M25 further connects with the UK's extensive road & motorway network.

By Taxi & Limo:
Regular Airport taxi	To central London £60-£90/60-90 mins. Traffic can be bad on this route.
Checker Cars	Tel 01293 567700. There is a freephone in the arrivals hall, just after immigration for contacting this company. Cost: to Central London ~£78.
Black Cab London	To avoid queues for taxis, you can book your taxi in advance through Black Cab London (0800 169 5296 from the UK or 1-877 405 7622 from the USA). No waiting charges are incurred as all flights are monitored by reservation staff. You will be met outside the customs area by your driver who will assist you in carrying your luggage to the vehicle. Black Cab London can also arrange your return journey at the time of booking.
British Airport Cars	Tel +44 (0)1634309660.	United Cars	Tel 01293 429429. To Crawley £5-6/10-15 mins.
CAT (Call Airport Transfer)	Based in West London. Tel 020 8898 9555. Prices for up to 4 people. Airport pick up service £5 extra (includes 30 mins waiting time). Hanworth £40, Twickenham or Teddington £42, St Margarets £44, Richmond £46, Ham £42 or Kingston £40.
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By Local Bus:
The Airbus A5:	Route: runs from London Victoria to Gatwick.
Oxford Express by the airline:	This service provides a link between Gatwick (both terminals) & Oxford (Gloucester Green Bus Station) ~every hour, and every 2 hours at night. One-way £20 (child £10)/24hr return £25 (£12.50). 3 month return £27 (£13.50). Travel time 2-2½ hrs. Euros and dollars are accepted. Tel 01865 785 400.
Gatwick Flyer:	Offers direct services to Southend. Please note this service is available from Gatwick South Terminal only. Further info 01708 730555 www.gatwickflyer.co.uk.
MetroBus 10: 24 hr Service	Runs from the North terminal via S terminal, Gatwick Road North, Manor Royal (Faraday Rd), Crawley Bus Station, Broadfield (Barton) & Bewbush (Dorsten Square). Roughly every 10 mins 0420-0000 and every 30 mins 0000-0420. 70p-£1.10 depending on distance.
MetroBus 20:	Route: Southgate - Airport (N Terminal and possibly the S terminal too) - Horley - Langshott.
MetroBus 100:	Runs on the route: to Maidenbower (Matthews Dr & Village Centre), Three Bridges (Station & Gales Dr), Crawley Bus Station, Northgate (Woodfield Rd), Manor Royal (Faraday Rd), Airport S Terminal, Airport N Terminal, Horley (Library/Vicarage Lane & Lee St), Salfords Church, East Surrey Hospital, Earlswood (Train station) & Redhill Bus Station. Runs ~every 20 mins 0500-2330. See here. 70p-£1.10 depending on distance. Can connect to Trains at 3 Bridges, Crawley & Horley.
MetroBus 200:	Runs on the Route: Bewbush (Dorsten Sq), Gossops Green (Medway Rd), Ifield (Shopping Parade), Langley Green (Parade), Gatwick Road North, Airport South Terminal, North Terminal, Horley (Waitrose then Kings Head and finally Wheatfield Way). Runs every 30 mins 0430-2330. 70p-£1.10 depending on distance. Some buses begin at Broadfield (seymour Rd).

By Hotel Bus:
Gatwick Hotel Hoppa:	Gatwick Hotel Hoppa runs daily every 40 mins 0300-2350 on the route Quality Hotel - Travelodge - N Terminal - S Terminal - Ramada Hotel. Cost: £3.
Hotel Buses:	Several hotels run buses to the terminals:
	G1 & G3 Bus runs to Holiday Inn, South Terminal - North Terminal - Renaissance Hotel - Holiday Inn. Best Western Moathouse is close by. Runs every ~15 mins 0515-0010.
	G2 Bus runs to South Terminal - North Terminal -Premier Travel Inn. Runs every ~20 mins 0400-2355.
	G7 (Niteliner) runs at night, every 30 mins 0000-0525 to the Holiday Inn, Renaissance Hotel, S Term, N Term & Premier Travel Inn.
	G23 Bus runs to Clarion Hotel, Travelodge & Ramada Plaza Hotel. Runs every ~40 mins 0321-2341
	GH4 Bus runs to Europa Hotel Gatwick. Runs every ~45 mins 24 hrs a day.
	H5 Bus runs to Travel Inn Gatwick, Copthorne Gatwick & Copthorne Effingham, Felbridge Hotel & Moat House Hotel. Runs every ~15 mins 0415-2225.
	PT1 Bus runs to Russ Hill Hotel. Runs every 45-60 mins 24 hrs a day.

By Long Distance Coach:
There are more than 400 express coach services a day from the coach stations at North and South Terminals. Gatwick's coach station is at the ground floor of South Terminal and principle services also call at North Terminal. There are coach information and ticket desks in the arrivals areas of both terminals. National Express coach services operate from dedicated bases at the South and North Terminals. All other coach services stop at Gatwick's coach station on the ground floor of South Terminal. Principal services also call at North Terminal. Other passengers arriving at the South Terminal should take the transit train to the North Terminal if necessary. The main direct express coaches to London Gatwick are listed below:
National Express coach services operates buses from dedicated bases at the South and North Terminals to a wide variety of destinations, including: Attleborough, Bournemouth, Branksome, Brighton, Cambridge, Heathrow Airport, Hickstead, Mildenhall, Newmarket, Norwich, Parkstone, Poole, Ringwood, Stansted Airport, Thetford, University of East Anglia, Waltham Abbey, Westbourne & Wymondham.
Frequent buses run between both terminals and Heathrow airport. These buses leave from stop 2 at the North Terminal.
National Express #25	Route: London Victoria Coach Station, Pimlico, Stockwell, Streatham, Mitcham, Wallington, Coulsdon, Hooley, Gatewick Airport S Terminal, Hickstead & Brighton (including Pool Valley Coach Station). A very few services in the morning & evening continue to Seaford Via Rottingdean, Newhaven, Saltdean & Rottingdean. Runs every 15-60 mins 0515-2210 depending on time of day. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #27	Route: London Victoria Coach Station, Pimlico, Stockwell, Streatham, Mitcham, Wallington, Coulsdon, Hooley, Gatewick Airport S Terminal, Crawley Bus Station, Horsham Rail Station, Findon, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, Lancing, Worthing, Goring-by-Sea, Rustington, Littlehampton, Felpham, Bognor Regis & Chichester Bus Station. Runs 4 times per day. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #201 to Swansea	Runs to Heathrow Airport, Reading-Calcot (Sainsbury's Savacentre), Chepstow Bus Station, Newport Bus Station, Cardiff Bus Station, Bridgend-Sarn (Odeon), Port Talbot Bus Station & Swansea Bus Station. Runs every hour or 2 0610-2340.
National Express #205 to Bournemouth	Route: Gatwick (Both terminals) - Heathrow Airport T4 - Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station - Southampton Coach Station - Ringwood - Bournemouth Travel Interchange - Westbourne - Branksome - Parkstone - Poole Bus Station. Runs every hour or 2 0600-2330. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #210 to Wolverhampton	Runs to Heathrow, Banbury Bus Station, Warwick Parkway, Coventry Bus Station, Birmingham Intl Airport, Birmingham Digbeth Coach Station, Dudley Bus Station & Wolverhampton Bus Station. Several departures per day 0540-2320. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #230 to Nottingham	Route: Gatwick (Both terminals) - Heathrow Airport T4 - Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station - Luton Airport - Luton Bus Station - Milton Keynes - Leicester Bus Station - Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station. Some coaches continue to Mansfield. 8 Departures per day 0600-2330. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #240 to Bradford	Runs to Heathrow Airport (1:20) - Warwick Parkway Station (3 hrs) - Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station (3:30) - East Midlands Airport (4:40) - Chesterfield Bus Station (5:20) - Sheffield Travel Interchange (5:50) - Meadowhall Interchange - Wakefield Bus Station (6:45) - Leeds Bus station (7:10) - Bradford Interchange (7:40) . Timings: Buses leave Gatwick daily except Xmas day at 0640, 0855, 1200, 1445, 1755 & 2210.
National Express Airport #700 to Heathrow Airport	Heathrow & Gatwick. Non-stop inter-airport transfer. (Formerly Speedlink). This service operates between Gatwick and Heathrow airports. There are dedicated points at both South and North Terminal. Tickets and info can be obtained at the bus and coach ticket desk on the Arrivals level of both S and N Terminal. Average journey time between Heathrow & Gatwick is ~80 mins depending on traffic and time of day. Journeys may take longer at peak traffic times. Runs all day and night. Further info 08705 757 747 or www.nationalexpress.com. Adult £17, child £8.50, family tickets available. Contact: See National Express website for Timings.
National Express #707 to Northampton	Route: Gatwick (Both terminals) - Heathrow Airport T4 - Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station - Hemel Hempstead Bus station - Luton Airport - Luton Bus Station - Milton Keynes Coachway - Northampton Greyfriars Bus Station. Timings: Buses leave Gatwick S Terminal daily at 0520, 0745, 0935, 1125, 1345, 1545, 1735, 1945 & 2140. Contact: Check National Express website for accurate Timings.
National Express #717 to Heathrow & Stansted:	Route: Brighton - Gatwick Airport South Terminal - Gatwick Airport North Terminal - Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 - Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station - Stansted Airport - Cambridge. Timings: Buses leave Gatwick South Terminal heading for Heathrow, Stansted & Norwich daily at 0520, 0705, 0910, 1105, then every 2 hrs until 1705 & 1910. Buses leave Gatwick North Terminal 10 mins later. Buses leave Stanstead Airport heading for Heathrow, Gatwick & Brighton daily at 0700, 0925, 1125, 1315, 1525, 1725, & 1945. Travel Times: To Heathrow 90 mins, Stansted 3 hrs. Contact: Tel 08705 757 747.
National Express #727	Route: Gatwick Airport South Terminal - North Terminal - Heathrow Airport T4 - Heathrow Central Bus Station - Stansted airport - Cambridge - Newmarket - Mildenhall - Thetford - Attleborough - Wymondham - Norwich - The University of East Anglia. Timings: Buses leave Gatwick South Terminal daily at 0545, then every 2 hrs until 1745 & 2135. Buses leave the North terminal 10 mins later. Buses leave Stanstead Airport heading for Heathrow and Gatwick daily at 0425, 0640, 1010, then every 2 hrs until 2010. Contact: Tel 08705 757 747.
National Express #747	Brighton (Pool Valley Coach Station) £5/45 mins. Stops at Hickstead and other places in Brighton. Runs 0450-0050. See National Express website for Timings.
National Express 777	Route: Runs to Victoria Coach Station in London. Timings: See National Express website for Timings. Cost: £7.50. Contact: Tel 08705 757 747.
National Express #797 to Cambridge:	Route: Brighton (Pool Valley Coach Station) - Gatwick Airport South Terminal - North Terminal - Heathrow Airport T4 - Heathrow Central Bus Station - Stansted airport - Cambridge. Runs 0450-0050. Timings: Buses leave Gatwick South Terminal daily at 0150, 0350, 0610, 0800, 1010, 1210, 1405, 1605, 1820 & 2010. Buses leave the North terminal 10 mins later. Buses leave Stanstead Airport heading for Heathrow and Gatwick daily at 0225 (Heathrow only), 0340, 0440, 0525, 0555, 0840, 1040, 1230, 1430, 1640, 1840, 2100, 2205 (Heathrow only) & 2359 (Heathrow only). Contact: Tel 08705 757 747.
Further info: Traveline 0870 608 2608 or www.gobycoach.com. Gatwick Airport Coach Station 01293 507 178.

By Shuttle Van:

Dot2Dot:

Dot2Dot is a new door to door airport transfer service from National Express, operating between central London hotels and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. They serve most of Central London from Hammersmith in the West to Tower Bridge in the East, from Waterloo and the tate Modern in the south to Kings Cross and Regents Park in the north. Cost: Prices start from £17.50, but central London hotels seem to be around £24 one way, £40 round trip. There are discounts for larger parties. Reservations are made on line.

By Train:
Gatwick railway station at the South Terminal has more than 900 services daily to and from all parts of the UK. The rail station is directly linked to Gatwick's South Terminal and just a few mins away from the North Terminal via a transit train link. Rail info and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of both the N and S Terminals. Tel National Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50.
The Gatwick Express to London	Route: A non-stop service to Victoria Station in Central London. Timings: From Gatwick, services run daily as follows: 0435, 0520, 0550 then every 15 mins 0605-0050. Last service at 0135. From London Victoria daily at 0330, 0430, then every 15 mins 0500-2345. Travel Times: ~30 mins. Cost: £14.90 one-way for adults, £26.80 return. A cheap day return is £15.20. First class tickets are also available. Contact: Tel 0845 850 1530.
Alternatively	slower, stopping trains to Clapham Junction or Brighton and most of the rest of the UK.
South Central Trains	Services operate Southwards to Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Worthing, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and other south coast destinations. Services operate Northwards to East Croydon, Clapham Junction, Victoria and Watford Junction.
Connex South Eastern	Services operate to Redhill, Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells. Connex Customer Services 0870 6030405.
Thameslink trains to London	offers services every 15 mins to Brighton, Croydon, the City, Luton, Luton Airport and Bedford. To any London Thameslink station (London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon & Kings Cross Thameslink) £10.0 one-way. Thameslink Info 020 7620 6333
First Great Western Link	Services run to Reading via Redhill, Reigate, Betchworth, Dorking Deepdeene, Dorking West, Gomshall, Chilworth, Shalford, Guildford, Wanborough, Ash, North Camp, Farnborough North, Blackwater, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Wokingham, Winnersh, Winnersh Triangle & Earley. Change at Guildford for Portsmouth and at Reading for Oxford etc. Trains leave Gatwick Mon-Fri 0515-2318 once or twice an hour. Slightly less frequently at weekends. Tel National Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50.
Southern Trains	Southern runs trains from gatwick to Brighton, Hove, Lewes, Crawley, Horsham & Northwards to London. Trains run day & night. Every 15 mins Mon-Sat 1000-1900 at 08, 25, 38 & 56 mins after each hour. Every 15 mins on Sundays 0800-1600 at 22, 27, 53 & 59 mins past the hour. On Sundays 1600-2100 at 18, 23, 27, 38, 53 & 59 mins past. Trains then run every hour throughout the night. To London Victoria £9 one-way.
South Eastern	South Eastern runs trains from gatwick to Strood via Redhill, Nutfield, Godstone, Edenbridge, Penshurst, Leigh (Kent), Tonbridge (Change here for Tunbridge Wells), Paddock Wood, Beltring, Yalding, Wateringbury, East Farleigh, Maidstone West, Maidstone Barracks, Aylesford, New Hythe, Snodland, Halling & Cuxton. Tel 08706 03 04 05
Virgin Trains Cross Country	Services operate to destinations including Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Further Info:	National Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950. To view train timetables click here to go to the Railtrack website. ~Journey times by train: London Victoria 30 mins, Clapham Junction 25 mins, Brighton 25 mins, Tunbridge Wells 45 mins, East Croydon 15 mins, Luton 1:15, Reading 1:40 , Oxford 2:15 & Birmingham 3:15.

Airport to Airport:
To Heathrow Airport	National Express Bus buses 717, 727 & 797 run to London Heathrow T4 and Central bus station from both terminals at Gatwick. Buses from the North terminal depart from bus stop 2. Timings: Departures at least every hour during the day and less often at night. See Bus section above. Cost: £18 one way. Travel Times: Published at 65 mins. Note: There can be long traffic delays on this route.
To Luton Airport	◊Thameslink Trains run to Luton Airport. National Express Bus buses (£19.50/2:40+).
To Stansted Airport	National Express Bus buses (£24.50/2:40+).
To London City Airport	Take the train to Victoria. Then the Underground to Canning town or Canary Wharf. From there, shuttle buses run to the terminal.
To Birmingham Airport	National Express Bus buses (£30/3:20). ◊Trains also run to Birmingham International (for the airport).
To East Midlands Airport	National Express Bus buses (£32.50/4:25). Buses leave Gatwick daily except Xmas day at 0640, 0855, 1200, 1445, 1755 & 2210.
To Southampton Airport	Trains run directly to Southampton Airport Parkway.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers:	National/ALAMO, AVIS, Hertz Dollar/Thrifty & EUROPCAR.are all represented in the rental car buildings. These are separate from the terminal, opposite the arrivals level of each terminal. In the N terminal to reach the desks, go the the lowest level and cross the road. From the S terminal exit to the road and turn left. They are in separate buildings. There are freephones in the arrivals hall, just after immigration for contacting most of these companies.
Off-Airport Rental Car Providers:	eSixT has a freephone in the arrivals hall, just after immigration.
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Car Parking:
Short Stay	Recommended for stays up to 5 hrs. Both South & North terminals has its own short stay car park with a covered walkway just a few yards from the entrance. For any longer stays, you may prefer to choose the long stay car park. Prices: up to 30 mins £2.40, 1 hr £3.90, 2 hrs £5.50, 3 hrs £6.90, 4 hrs £8.50, 5 hrs £9.50, 6 hrs £10.90, 9 hrs £12.90, 12 hrs £13.90, 18 hrs £17 & 24 hrs £20.20. Each extra 24 hrs £20.20. Lost Ticket £26.50. Operated by NCP 01293 569671. Special Weekend Rates are available. Tel 0870 000 1 000 (UK) or +44(0)121 410 5105 (from outside the UK).
Fast Track	Ideal for the business traveller who wishes to get to the terminals quickly. Located within the short stay car parks offering quality under cover parking and the fastest most convenient link into the terminal building. Both South and North terminals have their own dedicated Fast Track car parks. Fast Track car parks are charged for a minimum time of 12 hrs parking. Prices: up to 3 hrs £14.50, 3-12 hrs £21.50, 12-24 hrs £26.50. For more details please contact the operator, NCP on 01293 569671.
Long Stay:	Ideal for the holiday-maker or for those who plan a stay of a few days. Gatwick's long stay car parks offer secure parking and the convenience of a regular courtesy coach to the terminals, a journey which takes only a few mins. Prices: 1-4 days £7 per day, 5-16 days £6.80 per day 17 days & over £6.50 per day (extra 30p Public Transport Levy applies to the 1st day parking only). South Terminal: Transfer service to terminal every 7-10 mins. Transfer time from car park to terminal ~5 mins. Operated by: Parking Express (APCOA) 0800 626671. North Terminal: Transfer service to terminal every 7-10 mins. Transfer time from car park to terminal ~5 mins. Operated by: Flightpath (NCP) 0800 128128. Click here to pre-book your holiday parking space online pre-booking service or call 0870 000 1 000 (UK) or +44(0)121 410 5105 (from outside the UK).
●ACP Direct	Meet and greet services available as well 4 other gatwick airport parking options. Pre-book online or call 0870 733 2157 (UK) or +44 870 733 2157 (from outside the UK).

Transfer Between Terminals: A free monorail runs between the upper levels of both terminals. Takes less than 5 mins. Baggage Storage: ◊Left luggage facilities are available in both terminals, operated by the Excess baggage Company. £5.50 per item per 24 hrs. In the N terminal they are next to BA check-in and open 0500-2100. Tel 01293 502 013. In the South terminal they are open 24 hrs a day and can be found in arrivals. Tel 01293 502 014. Notes: Wireless Internet connections available at a cost in both terminals. Airport Hotels: The only hotel at the south terminal is the Hilton London Gatwick Airport, Tel +44 (0)1293 518080. The only hotel at the north terminal is the Sofitel London Gatwick, Tel +44 (0)1293 567070. Many other hotels are close by, including Ibis Hotel London Gatwick 01293 590300, Pemier Travel Inn 0870 238 3305, Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick 01342 348800, Renaissance London Gatwick Hotel 01293 820169 & Arora International Hotel 01293 530000. The Yotel Pod Hotel is in the South Terminal. Tel +44 (0)20 7100 1100. □Gatwick Airport Hotels. Click here to book! Airport Tel No: Flight and travel info 0870 000 24 68. Airport Web Site: www.baa.co.uk. Updated Jan08 www. Last Visit Oct07 [back].[top]

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