Using London's Gatwick Airport

Transfers to London compared

Travelling into London there is a wide choice of transfers dominated by train choices including the dedicated Gatwick Express airport train as well as cheaper buses.

Heathrow - Gatwick Airport transfer options

London's two major airports are connected by frequent direct airport buses or private cars. Although these are the fastest transfer between the two airports, they are not the cheapest.

Gatwick - Luton Airport transfer options

Gatwick has direct airport buses and trains to Luton Airport's low cost budget flights. Buses are slowest but cheaper, there are also good opportunities for Central London stopovers.

Gatwick - Stansted Airport transfer options

Gatwick is the other side of London from Stansted, the London hub for Ryanair, connected by direct airport buses. The buses are slow, a faster transfer by rail is more popular.

Gatwick Airport - Southampton Cruise Port transfer options

Southampton is London's major cruise port. Options for transferring between the two are compared and costed on these pages, including a choice of public transport.

Gatwick Airport - Dover Cruise Port transfer options

Dover is an awkward transfer to/from Gatwick. There are no direct public transport options, there is a cruise shuttle service and direct private car transfers taking 90 mins. Options are compared here.

Gatwick Airport - Harwich Cruise Port transfer options

Harwich is a very awkward and long transfer to/from Gatwick. There are no direct public transport options. What options are available are compared and costed here.

Airport hotels

Well over 30 hotels in the immediate vicinity of Gatwick competing for your custom. Most are large multinational chains but there are a few smaller independents including bed and breakfast.

Airport hotel & car parking packages

Most mainstream hotels at Gatwick offer great value long term car parking and overnight stay packages. This page guides you through who offers what at Gatwick.

Day rooms at Gatwick Airport

Many Gatwick hotels offer day rooms, normally use of a hotel room plus the hotel facilities from around 9am to 6pm. Here we give the details.

Terminal lounges at Gatwick Airport

Both passenger terminals have independent lounges not tied to any particular airline. Here we give details of what is available at each passenger terminal.

Airport car parking

Each of Gatwick's passenger terminals has official car parks for different markets. There are also off-airport independent operators who offer cheaper alternatives.

Airport hotel & car parking packages

Most mainstream hotels at Gatwick offer great value long term car parking and overnight stay packages. This page guides you through who offers what at Gatwick.

Luggage Hero Storage Solution

If you are travelling with luggage, but still want to explore London before you leave, then consider using the Luggage Hero storage solution. You can easily find locations all over London to safely store your luggage for any amount of time you need. It is cheap, secure and bookable online.