Have you got 6+ hours to spare at London Gatwick? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Head downtown

If you have a long layover at Gatwick why not get out of the airport and head to downtown London? Gatwick is located approx. a 1-hour drive from central London. Check your carry on into left luggage at the airport and take to train to the city. Trains leave the airport every 15 minutes from the South Terminal’s railway station and will get you downtown in approx. 35 minutes. You can get a flexible return ticket for just under £35.Remember to leave enough time to get back to the airport before your flight. You will need to get through security and pick up your luggage so plan your return time carefully. The train is an express route so delays are unusual but still a possibility.

Avoid downtown

Getting to and from London can take a lot of your time. If you feel like your layover is not long enough to warrant heading into the city there are plenty of other options close to Gatwick. Explore some local stately homes and castles such as Hever Castle and Chartwell in Kent. Or explore some beautifully landscapes gardens such as the RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey or Nymans in West Sussex. You can fid itinerary options on the Gatwick airport website with everything you need to discover the local area.

Transport Options

Bus: Gatwick is connected by local and regional bus services to over 100 UK towns and cities. Buses leave from both terminals so make such you check when the bus stop is. National Express and easyBus offer low cost, 24-hour bus services to central London. For more information visit the website.Train: The Gatwick Express will take you directly from Gatwick airport to central London in just 35 minutes. The railway station is located in the South Terminal (get the free inter-terminal shuttle to the station if you are at the North Terminal). You can buy tickets for any rail service at the station or online.Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours at Gatwick Airport. You can pre-book online to ensure one is available when you arrive here. Overnight Layover?YOTELAIRSpend you overnight layover at YOTELAIR. All of the amenities you need to relax, sleep and refresh are provided so you can go to your next destination in top form. Every cabin has a flat screen TV, an en-suite bathroom with rain shower, a pull-out workstation, and free super-fast WiFi. Please note that a minimum of 4 hours must be booked. Open 24/7.The London Gatwick hotel is located in the public landside area of the South Terminal, next to international arrivals and only minutes away from North Terminal via the free shuttle service.BLOC GatwickGet a great night’s sleep at BLOC Gatwick. Enjoy clean, comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms and high-speed Wi-Fi. Day-lets are also available to pre-book on the website. The prices range from £39 for a Sleep Double room without window - £44 for a Vista Double room with window. Day lets allow you to check in from 07:00 and check-out will be at 16:00.Located in on the 3rd floor of Gatwick’s South Terminal, next to the departure lounge.

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