Ways to get to Gatwick Airport
There are 2 Terminals at Gatwick. Before you organise your travel to the airport you should check your tickets to see whether your flight is from the North or South terminal.
Car
Gatwick is easily reached by car and you are travelling to the airport by car there are a number parking options available for you. Use the form above to find out what facilities are available and to get a quote.
To get to the airport simply join the M23 motorway, which is located just of Junction 7 of the M25. Exit the M23 at Junction 9 and follow the signs for the airport. If you are pre-booking parking, more detailed directions to your car park will be provided with your confirmation
Public Transport
Bus:
A local bus services links the surrounding area to the airport terminals, including Crawley, Redhill and Horsham.
Traveline: 0870 608 2608
Coach:
The airport is served by the National Express and Oxford Bus Company operators and it offers a long-distance coach services to cities across the UK. From the South Terminal coaches arrive and depart from the upper terminal forecourt and the services at the North Terminal operate from the lower level outside International Arrivals (Please note that not all services go to the north terminal and you will need to check with the coach operator beforehand).
National Express: - 0870 580 8080
Oxford Bus Company: - 01865 785 400
Taxi:
The official taxi company for the airport is Checkers Cars. To book either call 0800 747 737 alternatively when you get to the airport head to the northern entrance building leading to the South Terminal or the North Terminal arrivals area.
Trains:
The Train Station at Gatwick is located at the South Terminal, which is just a two minute transfer on the monorail North Terminal. Gatwick is served by several train lines, creating connections to cities and towns all over the country.
National rail enquiries
Website:www.nationalrail.co.uk
Tel: 0845 7484950
First Capital Connect
Website: www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk
Tel: 0845 700 0125
First Great Western
Website: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Tel: 0845 330 7182
Southern
Website: www.southernrailway.com
Tel: 0845 127 2920
South Eastern
Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Tel: 0870 603 0405
Virgin Trains
Website: www.virgintrains.co.uk
Tel: 0845 722 2333
The Gatwick Express operates from London Victoria and Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes, and provides the fastest route to the airport from Central London. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes during the day, up to 45 minutes at night and on Sundays.
Website:www.gatwickexpress.co.uk
Tel: 0845 748 4950.
