LHR➔Gatwick Airport (LGW) Connection✓ Updated for 2026
Heathrow (LHR) to Gatwick Airport (LGW): Direct Bus vs Train [2026]
📍 Vzdálenost: 68 km
⚡ Fastest: 50 min
💰 From: £20.20 ($26)
🏆 Top Pick: Elizabeth Line + Thameslink (via Farringdon)
⚡Quick 10-Second Verdict:
You have two great choices: 1) Direct National Express Coach (zero transfers, picks up at Heathrow T2/3 and T5 and goes straight down the M25 motorway to Gatwick North & South Terminals in 65–75 mins, £25–£32), or 2) Elizabeth Line + Thameslink Train via Farringdon (65–70 mins, £20.20 contactless, only 1 step-free elevator transfer at Farringdon Station and immune to M25 motorway traffic jams!).
Heathrow (west of London) and Gatwick (south of London) are 68 km apart. Minimum recommended connection time between flights at LHR and LGW is **3.5 to 4 hours**.
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / Bolt / FreeNow & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / Bolt / FreeNow pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
For the train via Farringdon, simply tap your contactless bank card in at Heathrow and out at Gatwick (£20.20 peak / £16.30 off-peak)—no paper ticket needed!
🧳 Traveling with Suitcases
If you have heavy bags and want zero transfers, the National Express coach loads your suitcases at Heathrow and unloads them right outside Gatwick North or South Terminal.
🌙 Arriving After Midnight
National Express coaches run 24 hours a day between Heathrow and Gatwick (up to 60 departures daily).
🚫 Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid
Taking the Heathrow Express to Paddington + Circle Line Tube to Victoria + Gatwick Express — that old route requires 2 transfers and costs £46+, whereas changing once at Farringdon on the Elizabeth Line + Thameslink is faster and costs £20.20!
Black cabs from Heathrow to central London cost £70–£120+ and take 50–75 minutes in traffic. Unless you pre-book a fixed-rate private transfer for a family group, the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express is twice as fast.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much time do I need to transfer from Heathrow to Gatwick?
Airlines and Heathrow Airport recommend at least 3.5 to 4 hours between scheduled arrival at LHR and departure at LGW to allow for UK border control, baggage claim, the 65–75 minute transfer, and bag drop at Gatwick.
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