Provided by EasyBus, Terravision or National Express. Upon stating to an acquaintance that you will be flying in to or out of Gatwick, most people will simply reply with ‘Oh, bad luck’, or ‘Sorry, something’s come up, I won’t be able to meet you at arrivals anymore’. Visiting one of those beautiful European spots from London? Be sure to check our budget guide first! However, it’s not the closest airport to central London-in fact it’s probably located close to the half-way point between the city and the south coast. Having said that, it does offer a gateway to many European destinations. Gatwick is the second largest airport in the UK, and tends to be seen as the ‘overflow’ runway choice for many long-haul carriers flying into London. Cons: Expensive if travelling alone, a little challenging to find the pick-up point on your first trip to Heathrow.įor more details, see our article on getting from Heathrow to central London.Pros: Minimal waiting, door-to-door service.£ 30.00 compares very favourably to the £ 50.00 you would pay as a family of 2 adults and 2 kids on the Heathrow Express. If you’re travelling as a couple or as a family, then the otherwise expensive option of getting Uber starts to make a lot of sense. Cons: EXPENSIVE-most of the time (I advise you to save the money for a lovely fish n’ chips instead).Top tip: On weekends and if you book super early, the fare could be as low as £ 5.50.Cons: Vulnerable to traffic-related delays.įeeling rich? Get comfy in spacious carriages that make up this speedy link to Central London, and bonus cheapo points if you save a few quid by booking in advance.Good for late night/early morning arrivals and there’s plenty of room for your luggage. If you don’t fancy riding the rails, then this is probably the best option for the open road.
Cons: Time dependent-avoid this option at rush hour at all costs, unless you really like being jostled and jeered at by commuters.
And you get to ride the famous Tube and hear the man say ‘Mind the Gap’ hundreds of times! Go underground (well, for some of the way) and take the dark blue line to Zone 1. An adventure! Ride the top deck and see the real London.
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