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Gatwick ExpressorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Gatwick Express is cheaper by £80. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Gatwick Express is quicker: 31 min against 1 h 15.

Gatwick Express: 05:41–23:11. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersGatwick ExpressPre-booked private transferDifference
1£24£104£80
2£48£104£56
3£72£145£73
4£96£145£49
5£120£145£25
6£144£290£146
7£168£290£122
8£192£290£98

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Gatwick Express · Gatwick ExpressGatwick Express
From
Gatwick Airport station, in the South Terminal
To
London Victoria, non-stop, usually platforms 13 and 14
Luggage
Up to three items each, carried yourself; the trains have luggage areas and extra-wide doors.
Runs
05:41–23:11
Journey
31–44 min

Off-peak the Southern train to the same station costs £10.70 by tap and takes one to four minutes longer.

It does not count towards the daily cap: two Express singles are £48.00 however many other journeys you make.

Sunday mornings start late: nothing before 07:20 from the airport, 06:30 from Victoria.

Gatwick Express: price for every party size

Check times and fares with Gatwick Express
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
75 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

Book transfer through Welcome Pickups

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