Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Central London (London Victoria / London Bridge), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Gatwick Express usually runs every 30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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London Gatwick Airport

London, United Kingdom

Drop-off

Central London (London Victoria / London Bridge)

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Fastest

Gatwick Express

rail · 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Gatwick Express
Headway: 30
Backup: Southern (Gatwick Airport – London Victoria) · 10-15m

Note

Non-stop trains from Gatwick Airport station (South Terminal) to London Victoria in about 30 minutes, typically twice per hour most of the day. Fastest rail option for central London; services may vary during engineering works or late at night.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: National Express (Gatwick Airport – London Victoria Coach Station)
Mode: coach
Freq: 30-60m
Note: Direct coaches from both North and South Terminal coach stops to London Victoria Coach Station, typically taking 90–120 minutes depending on traffic. Most services run daily with late‑night and early‑morning options; allow extra time at busy periods.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Gatwick Express
Mode: rail
Freq: 30m
Note: Non-stop trains from Gatwick Airport station (South Terminal) to London Victoria in about 30 minutes, typically twice per hour most of the day. Fastest rail option for central London; services may vary during engineering works or late at night.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Central London (London Victoria / London Bridge), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Gatwick Express usually runs every 30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.