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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King's Cross / Central London (Zone 1)

Gatwick Express 30–35 minNational Express coach £10–£15

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

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1. Express trainGatwick Express

   30–35 min

   Fare

   £20–£23

   Hours

   05:00–23:30· every 15 min

   Non-stop to Victoria; Thameslink/Southern to London Bridge or St Pancras is often cheaper and as fast.

2. TrainThameslink / Southern

   30–50 min

   Fare

   £12–£20

   Hours

   24h· every 10 min

   Thameslink runs through to London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras; tap in with contactless.

3. Airport busNational Express coach

   90–120 min

   Fare

   £10–£15

   Hours

   24h· every 30 min

   To Victoria Coach Station; cheapest when trains are not running.

4. TaxiTaxi

   60–90 min

   Fare

   £90–£130

   Hours

   24h

   Metered; expressway tolls and a late-night surcharge are added on top.

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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