Can you get the tube to Gatwick Airport?
People going to Gatwick Airport will be able to use their Oyster card from 11 January, as the station has been placed on the London Tube map for the first time. Passengers will now be able to use their Oyster card’s ‘pay as you go’ method and contactless payments to get to Gatwick Airport.
Are trains running to Gatwick Airport?
Southern and Thameslink are still running to and from Gatwick Airport, and will provide journey options to both London and Brighton.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster card to Gatwick?
Yes, you can use an Oyster card on the Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink to travel between London and Gatwick Airport. London Bridge to Gatwick with an Oyster card costs £8.30 off peak and £15.10 during peak times.
What is the closest tube station to Gatwick Airport?
Underground Stations
- Morden Tube Station. London Road, Merton, 17.04 miles.
- Putney Bridge Tube Station. Station Approach, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 21.64 miles.
- Richmond Tube Station. The Quadrant, Richmond upon Thames, 22.08 miles.
What tube zone is Gatwick Airport?
Underground Zone 1-6
London Underground Zone 1-6 to Gatwick Airport by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport |
What train stations go to Gatwick?
Three train services operate trains from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The Gatwick Express is the fastest of these and takes only 30 minutes from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport. Southern trains also run from London Victoria to Gatwick and Thameslink trains from London St Pancras.
Is the Gatwick shuttle running?
Is the shuttle train operating? Yes, the inter-terminal transit shuttle is running between the North Terminal and the South Terminal (for the Train Station).
Can I use my freedom pass to Gatwick?
Free Standard Class travel is available for all freedom pass holders on local rail services after 9.30am. Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the freedom pass area.
How much is Oyster to Gatwick?
Using Oyster & Visitor Oyster Cards to/from Gatwick – key facts:
| London – Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Standard Adult Fare* | |
| Gatwick Express Train (Ticket on day) | £19.90 | £38.90 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Advance online) | £17.80 | £34.70 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Oyster) | £19.80 | £39.60 |
Can I use my Oyster card to get to Gatwick?
You can now use London’s Oyster Cards and contactless payment options to pay for fares on the Gatwick Express, Southern trains and Thameslink trains between London and Gatwick Airport. If you are visiting London it is highly likely you will acquire an Oyster as the means for paying for transport to get around London.
Which London stations go to Gatwick?
Direct trains also run to Gatwick Airport from London Luton Airport, Guildford, Reading, Brighton and Portsmouth . From London Victoria and London St Pancras stations you can also travel to other London stations via the London Underground. This allows for easy connections to train stations around the UK.
Is Gatwick in a London zone?
Gatwick Airport is not be included in the advertised London Travelcard zones; instead it offers customers an alternative way to pay for their travel using PAYG.
Is there a bus from Manchester to Gatwick?
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport is to fly which costs £25 – £120 and takes 2h 37m. Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick Airport? No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gatwick Airport station.
Is there a train from Gatwick to the train station?
If you’ve come to the airport via train, the shuttle is located near the train station in the South Terminal and the journey only takes a couple of minutes. National Express offer coach routes to and from Gatwick Airport from many locations around the UK, including between other major airports!
Is there a bus from London Victoria to Gatwick?
Gatwick by Bus. Along with National Express, you can also catch a bus from as low as £2 with easybus.co.uk. This low cost London airport transfers service runs direct services between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria Coach Station, Earls Court and West Brompton. If you are using South Terminal, there’s even a service to London Waterloo.
Is there a car sharing service at Gatwick?
Gatwick Airport has recently also just partnered with car-sharing service Bluecity to bring 10 electric-powered cars to the airport and charging stations, ready for commercial hire at the South terminal forecourt. Simply jump on the 24/7 shuttle service to quickly and simply transit between the 2 terminals.