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London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex. RH6 0NP. UK

Free Transit train, which links the North and South terminals 24 hours a day.	2

By Train Gatwick Express (train) Offers dedicated, high-speed travel between central London and Gatwick Airport, this is the fastest way to Gatwick from the heart of the just 30 minutes between London Victoria and Gatwick (35 minutes on Sundays). Visit: www.gatwickexpress.com National and local Rail The rail station is directly linked to the South Terminal and is just a few minutes from North Terminal via a free transit train link. Rail information and ticket desks are located in the rail station and within the arrival areas of both terminals. Visit: www.thameslink.co.uk OR www.nationalrail.co.uk By bus and coach Local bus services run direct to and from both Gatwick terminals into Crawley, Horley and Redhill, as well as other local destinations. Follow signs for 'Local Buses' from to the relevant bus stop. Coach: National Express www.nationalexpress.com By Taxi Private hire car services (taxis) are provided by the airport's official partner, Checker Cars. They operate a quoted fare system and cars can be pre-booked with fares paid in advance or at the end of the journey, by cash or credit card. Cars with swivel seats are available for disabled travellers. Checker Cars has a booking office in the North Terminal arrivals area and a booking office in the northern entrance building leading to the South Terminal. email: bookings@checkercars.com A journey to central London should take approximately 65 minutes.

Gatwick is 28 miles (45km) south of London, directly linked to the M23 at Junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road. For a detailed route plan visit the AA website: www.theaa.com Drop off and pick up For security reasons, private cars may not stop on the terminal forecourt roads for any purpose other than to set down or pick up passengers.

Money and cash dispensers Both terminals have bureaux de change and cash dispensers. Internet access 24-hour Internet café in the South Terminal. Wireless Internet connection is also available in the North Terminal. Food and drink There are many restaurants, bars and cafés located in both terminals. Shopping A wide range ofshops at the airport, including several duty-free outlets. Luggage Left-luggage facilities are available in both terminals. A lost property service is also operated by the Excess Baggage Company Tel: +44 (0)1293 503 162

For the latest nformation and advice on services and facilities for disabled passengers visit the official Gatwick Airport site: www.gatwickairport.com

Each Arrivals concourse has an information desk. Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2468. Multi-lingual staff are on hand to deal with enquiries 24 hours a day.

Each terminal has a short-term car park with direct access to the terminals via covered walkways operated by NCP. Visit: www.ncp.co.uk Long-term parking is also available in car parks further from the terminals; a free shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book in advance. Vist BAA: www.baa.com Valet parking is available and operated by NCP. Chauffeured parking is also available. Visit: www.parkwithcps.com Vehicle transfer between airports, car valeting /servicing and personal chauffeuring can be arranged through CPS.

Car Hire companies represented: Avis Europcar Hertz National Thrifty Offices are located in designated car rental buildings on the Lower Forecourt Road at both terminals.

Airport hotels include: London Gatwick Hilton Hotel (South Terminal) Tel: +44 (0)1293 518 080 Le Meridien London Gatwick Hotel (North Terminal Tel: +44 (0)1293 567 070. Nearby hotels: Ramada Plaza Gatwick Visit: www.ramadajarvis.co.uk Gatwick Moat House Visit: www.moathousehotels.co.uk Holiday Inn Gatwick Visit: www.holidayinn.co.uk Holiday Inn Express Visit: www.holidayinn.co.uk Renaissance Gatwick Visit: http://marriott.com/renaissancehotels