LGW Airport Transportation Options
Overview
London Gatwick Airport offers a variety of transportation options to suit different needs. From taxis and ride-shares to trains and buses, you can easily find a way to reach your destination.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxi services are available at both the North and South terminals. You can find licensed taxis outside the arrivals area. For pre-booked limousines, contact Gatwick Airport Cars at +44 (0)1293 550000.
Private Shuttles & Buses
- National Express: Offers 24/7 service to Heathrow and nationwide. Tickets available at both terminals.
- Oxford Bus: Provides service to Oxford.
- EasyBus: Operates minibuses to Earls Court and West Brompton from both terminals.
- Metrobus & Fastway: Runs guided bus services to Crawley, Horley, Redhill, and Horsham.
Ride-Share Services
Ride-share services like Uber are available at Gatwick. Pick-up points are located at designated areas outside both terminals. Use the app to book and find your driver.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are located at both terminals. Providers include Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, and Europcar. Contact details are available on the airport's official website.
Public Transportation
The Gatwick Express offers quick train service to London Victoria every 15 minutes, taking about 30 minutes. Other train services include Southern and Thameslink, with routes to various destinations like Brighton, London Bridge, and Bedford. The railway station is at the South Terminal, with a free shuttle for North Terminal passengers.
For bus services, National Express coaches serve multiple locations, and the X26 Express bus connects to Croydon station.
Airport to Airport Transfer
National Express provides non-stop services between Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as direct services to Stansted and Luton. Ticket desks are located in both terminals.
Accessibility and Additional Services
Gatwick Airport offers wheelchair services and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Free shuttle services connect the terminals, and short-term parking is available near both terminals.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Crawley, West Sussex's LGW airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from LGW outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Crawley, West Sussex airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into LGW airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for London Gatwick lost & found here.
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