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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Getting into London from Gatwick Airport

In case you've arrived in London via a non-Heathrow airport. We're going to give you a quick update on how to get into central London from Gatwick Airport. Your options are similar to Heathrow less the Tube option. You have expensive and flexible by taxi. Then there is mid-range cost and fast speed with Gatwick Express. Last but not least there's the bus lines.

The joy of taxis is, of course, door to door. It's easy and no hassle. Of course this is also your most expensive option. The time on a taxi ends up about an hour. As always be sure to ask your driver costs before you get in the taxi. At Gatwick you can just follow the signs to the taxi line in the Arrivals Hall.

Gatwick Express goes direct from Gatwick to Victoria Station in central London. From Victoria Station you can get a taxi to your hotel direct or jump on the tube or a bus line. Trains run every 15 minutes and its a quick 30 minute trip into town. There is no faster way to get into central London from Gatwick. For updated rates and info stop by gatwickexpress.com

Last but not least is the bus. There are two bus stops. The first is located at the North Terminal, the second is located at the South Terminal. The main bus service is operated by National Express and also takes about an hour and a half. Stop by nationalexpress.com or call 0870 575 7747 for more info.

Whichever method you choose - Enjoy London!

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