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Gatwick is the second largest airport in the UK and around 90 airlines (includng the well-known budget airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet) operate from here to around 200 destinations. Gatwick also has the best duty-free shopping out of ’s regional airports! The best value transportation to Gatwick from Central London is by however if you are after speed and conve - nience, try the . If you’re trying to save more cash, a coach can also get you there very cheaply.

Here are your options for travelling to and from Gatwick Airpor t from central London:

TRAIN Gatwick airport has it’s own train station and a standard train into central London () will take a little longer than the Gatwick Express, but will save you about £7. If you are going past Victoria onto stations in the South West (such as Clapham Junction) you also most likely won’t have to change trains. Check the Southern Rail website or for timetables to and from your destination. Cost: Single fare £9; Return fare £17.50 Journey Time: About 45 minutes to Victoria Links: www.southwesttrains.co.uk www.southernrailway.com

GATWICK EXPRESS TRAIN If you’re in a hurry to hit the city centre or running late for your flight, try the Gatwick Express which runs to and from Victoria station (which is also well-connected with further train and links). The Gatwick Express is quicker than standard trains, but more expensive. Cost: Single fare £14.90; Return fare £26.80 Journey Time: 30-35 minutes to Victoria Links: www.gatwickexpress.com

COACH/BUS If you’ve got time to spare and you want to save some money you can get a coach from Central London to Gatwick. There are many operators and one of the largest is National Express. Cost: From £6 for single fare Journey Time: From one to three hours, depending on stops and changes Links: www.nationalexpress.com

TAXI If you book one of the earliest flights from Gatwick, you may need to travel before the , tube or trains start. In this case you might need to get a taxi or ‘minicab’. There are some cheap minicab operators in London who will quote you a standard fee to get to the airport. Cost: Approx £45-£65 Journey Time: 50-80 minutes

Other transport services you might find useful

Virgin Trains www.virgintrains.co.uk www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk Services www.midlandmainline.com

Some cheap airlines flying from Gatwick Airport

Ryanair www.ryanair.com Easyjet www.easyjet.co.uk Thomsonfly www.thomsonfly.com Fly Thomas Cook www.flythomascook.com

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