Getting to Gatwick

It can be very difficult to decide just how long it will take to get to Gatwick Airport if you are travelling by road, and you would be well advised to use the rail network if at all possible.

The majority of road approaches to Gatwick from the north involve using the M25 and the M23, both of which have predictable hold-ups at peak times and their fair share of unpredictable hold-ups. Even a minor accident on the motorways can cause instant tailbacks that take half an hour to clear, and at peak times the traffic slows to a snail's pace, particularly if you are travelling in any direction on the south west quadrant of the M25. If you get to Gatwick early, there is plenty to keep you occupied before your flight departs.

By far the most predictable way of getting to the Airport is by rail, especially if you are travelling from London. The trains are fast, frequent and comfortable, and with Gatwick having its own Rail Station it takes only minutes to reach check-in after leaving the train. No queues, no hassle, no parking fees and predictable timing are all good reasons for planning to get to the Airport by train. There are good connections with many of the other UK airports, and in particular with Heathrow. Almost all the coaches arriving at Gatwick have called at Heathrow Airport, and trains connect with Luton and Stansted.