39august Posted October 24, 2004 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2004 We will be coming into Gatwick. I know there is a train called Heathrow Express from that airport. Is there a similar train into London from Gatwick? And the price? If not, how to get to London cheapest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHayes8793 Posted October 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Try http://www.londontown.com-several transfer companies on that site. We used Crest; they were excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted October 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I don't know the price, but there is an express train from Gatwick that goes to Victoria Station (not far from Buckingham Palace.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katisdale Posted October 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2004 There is also a very good train which we used but I don't remember the cost. You board right at the airport and are in London in about a half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captbill Posted October 24, 2004 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2004 A First Class one-way ticket on the Gatwick Express will run £19. For comparison, a cab from the Gatwick Airport Taxi Stand will cost £77. All you need to know about the Gatwick Express Train can be found at: www.gatwickexpress.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Andrews Posted October 25, 2004 #6 Share Posted October 25, 2004 The Gatwick Express is a great service that takes you directly into London Victoria Station. There is a black cab rank at the front of the station and journeys to Knightsbridge,Kensington and Westminster are only a few minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted October 25, 2004 #7 Share Posted October 25, 2004 If you have a group, be sure and note that the Gatwick Express has a 4 for the price of 2 special. We used it this summer. Information is on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelL Posted October 26, 2004 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2004 yes gatwick express is definitely the way to go. Get a first class car more comfortable after an transatlantic flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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