The airport is 25 miles (40km) south of London
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Buses
There are more than 400 express coach service operating daily from the coach stations at both terminals. The main coach station is located on the ground floor of the South Terminal, with most services operating from here. Principal routes also stop at the North Terminal station. National Express (Tel: (0) 870 575 7747) operates most of the services. National Express 700 coaches operate to Heathrow Airport, from both terminals. The National Express Shuttle 025 runs to London Victoria Station. There are coach information and ticket desks located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals. Information on travel to/from the airport is available thought the Airport Travel Line (Tel: (0)8705 747 777).
Trains
The easiest and quickest way to London is on the Gatwick Express, which leaves regularly and takes 30 minutes to the central Victoria railway station. Trains run 4.30am to 1.30am, journey time 30 minutes, fare is £14.
Taxis
Taxi fare to central London is about £80, journey time an hour and a half. Private car transfers to the city centre or other area destinations (not cheap, but may make sense if you have several people, need help, or have lots of luggage) may be pre-booked online at: Airport Transfer Service, World Airport Transfers
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