Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.