Thameslink
TrainDuration
30-45 min
Price
GBP 12.50 - 14.50
Pickup point
Gatwick Airport railway station
Dropoff
London Bridge or a central London interchange
Ticket method
Buy a rail ticket online, in the station, or use contactless where accepted.
Verified airport transfer guide
For most travelers, Thameslink is the best-value way to get from Gatwick to central London, while Gatwick Express is simpler if you need Victoria.
London Gatwick Airport
London
2026-05-04
Best option right now
Thameslink usually takes 30-45 min and costs GBP 12.50 - 14.50.
Verified against the listed route sources.
Comparison table with side-by-side timings, prices, and pickup details.
| Mode | Duration | Price | Pickup | Booking method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 30-45 min | GBP 12.50 - 14.50 | Gatwick Airport railway station | Buy a rail ticket online, in the station, or use contactless where accepted. |
| Train | 30-35 min | GBP 20.00 - 23.00 | Gatwick Airport railway station | Buy a Gatwick Express ticket online, by app, or at the station. |
| Bus | 80-120 min | GBP 7.00 - 12.00 | Gatwick Airport coach station | Book a coach ticket online before travel. |
Compare the verified choices before you travel.
30-45 min
GBP 12.50 - 14.50
Gatwick Airport railway station
London Bridge or a central London interchange
Buy a rail ticket online, in the station, or use contactless where accepted.
30-35 min
GBP 20.00 - 23.00
Gatwick Airport railway station
London Victoria
Buy a Gatwick Express ticket online, by app, or at the station.
80-120 min
GBP 7.00 - 12.00
Gatwick Airport coach station
London Victoria Coach Station
Book a coach ticket online before travel.
Useful neighboring routes in the current London airport cluster.
Last verified 2026-05-04.
Each route claim should stay tied to the official or airport sources listed on the page.
Thameslink is currently the best-value option for most travelers based on the verified route data.
Verified price ranges: Thameslink GBP 12.50 - 14.50; Gatwick Express GBP 20.00 - 23.00; National Express GBP 7.00 - 12.00.
Verified journey times: Thameslink 30-45 min; Gatwick Express 30-35 min; National Express 80-120 min.