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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gatwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gatwick

Gatwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gatwick to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gatwick

Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gatwick

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Little Foxes Hotel & Gatwick Airport Parking
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$110+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$101+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.88 and $50.50.

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.88 and $50.50.

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