They call at a few stations along the way which the Gatwick Express doesn't , usually at East Croydon and Clapham Junction. Fares on these operators' tickets are lower in cost. Like many airfares, the earlier you buy tickets up to 90 days , the less expensive they tend to be. Purchases can be made from nearly anywhere by internet using the sites noted below, often also by phone.
Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth without passing through London. Train times and fare information for all operators is available via National Rail Enquiries. There's also the route, connecting to Horsham ; the 22 route to Dorking and the route to Epsom. Route 21 of the National Cycle Network passes under the South Terminal, allowing virtually traffic-free cycling northwards to Horley and southwards to Three Bridges and Crawley. A goods-style lift runs between the terminal and ground level labelled "Lift to Cycle Route" , near Zone L.
Some taxi firms offer to take you to Gatwick from around the country. This will probably be quite uncomfortable if you have to travel long distances, but then again, it's your own "private" car. Once you leave the main M23 at junction 9, travel west to a roundabout and for the South Terminal, take the first exit from there or for the North Terminal, take the second exit. The South Terminal exit has a large arch with an advert on it over it, while the North Terminal doesn't.
If you're going to the North Terminal, then take the second exit at the next roundabout it has its own big arch here or the third exit for the long stay car park. From there, you will be able to follow signs to the car park you are looking for, whichever terminal see below , or the main entrance to the airport. Junction 9 is about 9 mi 14 km south of the M25 London ring road and with traffic on the M25 often heavy or worse make sure to start your drive out to the airport early enough.
The closest car parks to the terminals are the short-stay car parks, which are located right next to the terminal buildings. To get to the For the Long-term parking is provided both on-airport and off-airport. The on-airport long-stay car parks are about a five-minute bus journey from the terminal buildings buses are provided for the sole use of getting from the car park to the main terminal.
Off-airport parking is suitable for both long- and short-stay. Most car parks are situated about 15 minutes from the airport. Go past the petrol station which is on the right, then take the third exit at the next roundabout. Follow this long road to the next roundabout before taking the second exit, you're now finally there! You can then follow signs to which car park you want.
Once you have arrived you will find Gatwick's own scheme, Gatwick Parking. Only approved meet-and-greet parking operators are permitted to conduct vehicle collection and returns from the airport terminal forecourts.
National Express buses are your fastest option with direct buses between the airports , but you should still allow plenty of time to make the transfer as you will have to re-check luggage at the other airport.
Factor in that traffic on the M25 is often heavy or worse adding to travel time. Buses may charge large fees for overweight, out-sized or excess numbers of luggage, and National Express allow only one small piece to carry-on.
There is no direct train route between the two airports and there are at least 3 indirect options to consider however, direct bus and car routes exist :. If you have a car and want to drive, leave Gatwick and take the M23 north towards the M25, then take the M25 clockwise until junction There will be plenty of signs to follow for Heathrow from there a little plane symbol followed by the word "Heathrow". Going the other way around, leave Heathrow and take the M25 anti-clockwise until you get to junction 7, then take the M23 southbound to junction 9, follow signage from there.
Some gates require long walks, so make sure you give yourself enough time to get there, especially if you have considerable carry-ons or mobility challenges. In the North Terminal, for example, it takes 15 minutes to walk to gates from the departure lounge.
As a fun addition, there are many travelators in the corridors to the gates in both terminals. Check at your airline check-in counter beforehand for how long it takes to get to your gate if then known. Gatwick North Terminal was built on land originally planned for a new runway, however, it was decided North Terminal would be built instead.
It is connected to the North Terminal by a shuttle system, but this is only accessed before security. British Airways flights can now be found flying from South Terminal. Well, go ahead and buy something from one of the many shops on-site. There are places like Costa, Yo!
Start your trip the right way by booking into an airport lounge. Peace and quiet, alongside complimentary food and drink. Over the last 60 years our airport has grown from just , passengers to over 46 million passengers in However, the global pandemic in saw international travel restricted and our passenger numbers fall to 10 million for the year. There are stands, with a total of centrelines - the ability to use a stand flexibly means we can park up to aircraft.
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