How to get from Gatwick Airport to Central London

Today I'll show you how to catch the Thameslink train from Gatwick into central London.

This is part 1 of my London Guide Series. Part 2 will be how to navigate public transportation. Part 3 will be a 7 day itinerary. Part 4 will be some general tips and dos and don'ts. Subscribe!

[emily_meadows]

I misspoke and said the Thameslink when I meant Southern. Please disregard that, and please remember to double check your route on the day of your trip.

[deirdremcguirk]

Very helpful. Love the clear step by step guide. And useful tips like moving down the platform.

[tamaspeter]

If I pay with a contactless card, how does the system know that I traveled with Thameslink or Gatwick Express?

[marymeadows]

This is good information. It helps seeing the steps rather than just reading about it. Much less expensive than a taxi!

[jqoiurx]

Thank you for taking the time to make the video!

[dangskitchen]

Thanks for sharing this very helpful .Im coming to London this coming October.. Well explain..

[eltonsbbq-pit]

Thanks! This was helpful.
Goingt to Gatwick next month.
Cheers from Norway

[desertguy]

Thank you for sharing! I am getting myself a British Rail Pass and I don't plan on getting a reserved seat. Once I got into the train, how do I know the seat is not reserved? Thanks.

[TripsandFeasts]

What about the coach service? You forgot to mention that.

[bobvila]

Thanks for the video! Very well done. We will be in London for 9 days and intend to buy the Oyster Card at the Train Station Ticket machine. We will take the Thameslink train up to BlackFriars. At the ticket machine, do I have to buy a Train ticket or load enough money in my Oyster Card for train, Tube and buses? Thanks from Montreal!!

[GIORGOSv]

Gatwick to Farringdon (Thameslink) is £24.50 with return ticket if you pay it online beforehand. Will it be cheaper if I just tap my credit card or my Oyster card? I think both are off peak times. Departure 13:00, Arrival 10:00.

[andyvetube]

Dear Emily, thank for you video. Just a question; when I land in Gatwick take always Gatwick express to Victoria, but in your video you take southern train. Is correct? So I don’t need to buy tickets in advance If I take southern train to Victoria. Grazie Andrea.

[rsmolkin]

What about going in revirse, how do I figure out which train to take to Gatwick? I'll be staying near Marylebone, Mayfair Soho...

[bobvila]

Thanks Emily for your video. We are 2 seniors travelling from Montreal to London and UK. We will have 2 check in luggages, 1 carry one luggage and 2 backpacks. I was told that Gatwick Express (less crowdy) regarding space availability for our luggage was best option compare to Thames Link. Is is correct? Thanks!!

[MrCharlesWidmore]

Does that ‘tapping in and out’ work out the same price as booking a train ticket in advance please?

I’m a first time traveler going from Gatwick to Brighton next month and slightly nervous, many thanks 👍

[robertlove]

More information about "tap out" payment please. What app or pay system are you using?

[rsbatista]

I found this video because I will arrive at 11pm I was worried about how to go to Whitechapel.
Thanks!
I just dont understand why do I need tap twice at barrier? I'm paying twice?

[ameliacruz]

Hi is there a coin machine for the trolley? In travelling with 2 kids thats why i need i trolley. Thank you

[joseluisbernalzambrano]

Hi! Do you mind helping me about the fastest manner to arrive these airports.
How to arrive to the LGW airport at 06:00 (or before) on Saturday (the flight departs at 08:00)?
How to arrive to the LTN airport at 05:30 (or before) on Saturday (the flight departs at 07:30)?

I don't have my Host's Address yet (please suppose I'm in some Station of Central London)

Thanks in advance!

[nickr]

you were lucky because when I reached Gatwick on 1 Feb there was no train service due to strike😭