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

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

  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.

    Source: www.gatwickexpress.com · checked 2026-09-28

  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.

    Source: www.thameslinkrailway.com · checked 2026-09-28

  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.

    Source: www.nationalexpress.com · checked 2026-09-28

  4. TaxiTaxi

    60–90 min

    Fare
    £90–£130
    Hours
    24h

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

    Source: www.gatwickairport.com · checked 2026-09-28

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

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