Verified airport transfer guide
For most LGW to London train searches, choose Thameslink if London Bridge, St Pancras, or another cross-London rail connection is useful; choose Gatwick Express when you specifically want the simpler direct route to Victoria.
London Gatwick Airport
London
2026-06-26
Best option right now
Thameslink usually takes 30-45 min and costs GBP 12.50 - 14.50.
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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 Thameslink rail ticket online or in the station, or use contactless where accepted for Gatwick to London rail travel. |
| 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; compare it with Thameslink if price matters more than arriving at Victoria. |
| Bus | 80-120 min | GBP 6.00 - 12.00 | Gatwick Airport coach station | Book a National Express coach ticket online before travel, especially for late arrivals or when rail engineering work is scheduled. |
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30-45 min
GBP 12.50 - 14.50
Gatwick Airport railway station
London Bridge, St Pancras, or another central London Thameslink interchange
Buy a Thameslink rail ticket online or in the station, or use contactless where accepted for Gatwick to London rail travel.
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; compare it with Thameslink if price matters more than arriving at Victoria.
80-120 min
GBP 6.00 - 12.00
Gatwick Airport coach station
London Victoria Coach Station
Book a National Express coach ticket online before travel, especially for late arrivals or when rail engineering work is scheduled.
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Last verified 2026-06-26.
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For most travelers, Thameslink is the best LGW to London train because it serves London Bridge and St Pancras as well as other central stations, while Gatwick Express is more useful when Victoria is your target.
Yes. The verified route data lists Thameslink at GBP 12.50-14.50 versus Gatwick Express at GBP 20.00-23.00, so Thameslink is usually the better-value Gatwick to London train.
Yes. Thameslink serves London Bridge from Gatwick Airport, while Gatwick Express runs directly to London Victoria instead.
Verified journey times: Thameslink 30-45 minutes; Gatwick Express 30-35 minutes; National Express coach about 65-120 minutes depending on traffic and departure.