Gatwick travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gatwick
Gatwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gatwick to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Gatwick
How to Get to Gatwick
Plane
When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €28 for a 1h 35m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 135 miles and will cost you around €10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Gatwick
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick
Most booked hotels in Gatwick
Hiring a car in Gatwick
Hiring a car in Gatwick costs €34 per day, on average.
Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.77 and €27.70. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.