London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Information
Location and Transport
Second only to Heathrow as the UK’s busiest airport, London Gatwick Airport welcomes over 40 million passengers every year. It is actually located in Crawley, 31 miles (50 kilometres) away, which may seem far, but travellers can reach the airport in half an hour via The Gatwick Express train. The service runs every 15 minutes from London Victoria Station between 05:00 and 00:30. There’s also the Thameslink Rail service, also running every 15 minutes from London Victoria and London Blackfriars train stations.
Nearby Hotels and Airport Facilities
For nearby accommodation, you can find three hotels next to the North Terminal, and several cheaper options in Crawley and Horley (beside the North Terminal). Passengers with time on their hands before takeoff can shop in Duty Free, relax in cafés or the departures lounge and make use of the airport’s free WiFi. There are also prayer rooms, showers, medical centres and a children’s play area.
Terminal Information
London Gatwick Airport has two terminals, North and South, which are linked by a free 24-hour shuttle train. The journey time between the two terminals is two minutes.
