How to get to Gatwick Airport early in the morning in public transport
July 24, 2023
Do you have an early morning flight and need to get to Gatwick Airport in the wee hours? Don't worry, the public transport system operates during those hours, and you can make it to your flight on time.
You can always opt for a taxi or Uber, but the cost of this can be quite high (more than 50 pounds).
From Central London to Gatwick Early in the Morning Using Public Transport
The option we used was the Thameslink train that departs from Blackfriars Station. There are different schedules, and we took the one at 2:40 AM since our flight was at 6 AM. Be sure to check the schedules carefully because during these hours, the frequency is low, with departures approximately once an hour.
The journey takes about 50 minutes and costs approximately 15 pounds. You can pay with your Oyster Card or contactless card.
The train drops you off at the South Terminal of the airport, but if your flight departs from the North Terminal, the airport provides a train service that will take you there.
How to Get to Blackfriars Station in the Early Morning
London has excellent public transport, both during the day and in the early hours of the morning. In the early morning, the frequency decreases, so you need to check the schedules carefully to ensure you arrive on time. We used Google Maps to check them.
If your flight departs early in the morning, there's no need to worry, as we've just seen how to get to the airport affordably and quickly using public transport.
