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Cheapest option for Gatwick Express return

jamiesd74
jamiesd74 Posts: 2
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edited 11 November at 1:37PM in Public transport & cycling

Hello

i was looking into getting tickets for the Gatwick express to Victoria station for next week 20th and return on the 24th. They are quite pricey can you do the split tickets and if you do does this mean you can get on any train that comes along?

I went on trip.com and it was 30 quid cheaper but i had to pick times so was unsure if i need to stick to those times or not

Could anyone advise?

Many thanks

Jamie

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  • soolin
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    Don’t bother with the Gatwick Express, price up a normal train and allow a little extra time to use that instead.

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  • daveyjp
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    edited 11 November at 1:50PM

    Advice? Don't use trip.com.


    For any split ticket options try trainsplit.com if you choose advance tickets the ticket is tied to the selected services.

  • Woodstok2000
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    Are you sure you are looking at Gatwick Express tickets on trip.com? Southern rail also run direct trains which are cheaper as the stop twice between Victoria and the airport.

  • Start at nationalrail.co.uk and put in your details.

    No need to use trip to book tickets.

    Direct trains on Southern take just over 30 minutes.

    Things that are different: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid


  • I think it was Southern Rail.

    Looks like is not much cheaper on trainsplit

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