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 flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €38 for a 1h 34m trip.
Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around €8. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 217 km.
Hiring a car in Gatwick costs €34 per day, on average.
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.