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Getting to Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick is
located 45kms (28 miles) south
of London, directly linked to the M23 motorway at junction 9 and to the A23
London- Brighton road. The M25 is a 10 minute drive from Gatwick Airport.
It takes approximately 60-70 minutes to get to central
London from Gatwick.
GPS: Postcode RH6 0NP
Gatwick Airport code: LGW
Car:
Short stay parking is recommended for stays up to five
hours and is available from both the South and North terminals
- a covered walkway just a few yards from the entrance.
The Fast Track service is located within the short stay
car parks, offering under- cover parking and a
fast, convenient link into the terminal building.
Both South and North terminals have their own dedicated Fast Track car parks.
The long stay car parks located at
Gatwick Airport offer secure parking facilities, conveniently connected to
the airport's terminals via transfer services that run every 5-15 minutes
(depending on which car park you choose).
It is advisable to pre-book to secure a parking space. Tel: +44 (0)870 727
6727
If you do not wish to have to transfer
from the car park to the terminal you may wish to choose the Meet and Greet
valet parking service. A chauffeur will meet you at a pre-arranged time at
your departure terminal and park the car for you in a secure compound. On
your return, the car will be delivered to you at the terminal.
Pre-booking is advised if you wish to ensure availability and receive a
discount.
Tel: +44 (0)870 727 6727
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Trains:
Gatwick railway station is directly linked to Gatwick's South Terminal,
just a few minutes away from the North Terminal via the free Inter Terminal
Transit train which runs every few minutes.
Rail information and ticket desks are in the arrivals areas of both the
North and South Terminals.
Gatwick Express
offers
dedicated, high-speed travel between central London and Gatwick Airport. With
departures every 15 minutes and an average journey time of 30 minutes (35
minutes on Sundays),
There is also a Thameslink service (40
minutes) to London King's Cross. The service also runs to East Croydon,
London Bridge, Bedford, Brighton, London Blackfriars and London Farringdon
stations.
Tickets for Gatwick Express
The
Trainline
- book your train ticket on line - impartial rail ticketing website providing the
cheaper way to buy train tickets online with fast, easy secure access to
timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK
(including Scotland). Tickets
can be sent by first class post or collected at many stations. If you have any
problems with this service then phone 08450 787337
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To phone for rail information phone 08457 48 49 50
Bus & Coach:
There is a frequent Airbus service (the A5) to Victoria Coach Station,
London. Takes about 90 minutes. Information: tel: 0870 574 7777
Coach:
Gatwick's coach station is at the ground floor of South Terminal and
principle services also call at North Terminal.
Passengers arriving at South Terminal, but requiring North Terminal, should
take the Inter Terminal Transit.
Speedlink Airport Services operates the coach and bus information desks in
both terminals and in the Coach Station.
Bus and Coach information Traveline: 0990 747777
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– use their easy
journey planner for timetables, buy your ticket
on-line, printable e-tickets and services to over 1200 destinations in the UK
For
journeys starting and ending within Scotland please contact
Scottish Citylink Coaches
or phone 08705 50 50 50
Taxis:
Checker Cars is Gatwick Airport's official
concessionaire. Taxis can be pre-booked with fares paid in advance by cash
or credit card, or at the end of the journey. Cars with swivel seats are
available for disabled travellers.
Checker Cars North Terminal office +44 (0)1293 501377
Checker Cars South Terminal office +44 (0)1293 502808
For a guide to
taxis serving all train, tram, metro and underground stations in Great
Britain try the
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