What happened to First Capital Connect?

What happened to First Capital Connect?

First Capital Connect ceased operations at 02:00 on 14 September 2014, when the franchise was taken over by Govia Thameslink Railway, and became part of the larger Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

Which London station goes to Gatwick?

London Victoria station
Three train services operate trains from London Victoria station to Gatwick Airport station. The Gatwick Express is the fastest of these and takes only 30 minutes from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport. Southern trains also run from London Victoria to Gatwick and Thameslink trains from London St Pancras.

Can you use Oyster card to Gatwick?

You can use your Oyster card to pay for journeys on the Gatwick Express. Simply touch the card on the yellow Oyster card reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria. Remember, you’ll get the best price when you buy your Gatwick Express ticket online.

Is Gatwick connected to the tube?

Going underground London Underground’s Victoria Station – located just under the National Rail station your Gatwick Express train arrives and departs from – offers access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines.

Does Gatwick have a tube station?

People going to Gatwick Airport will be able to use their Oyster card from 11 January, as the station has been placed on the London Tube map for the first time. In the largest map ever released by TfL, the stations from Merstham to Gatwick Airport have been added.

Is it cheaper to use Oyster card to Gatwick?

To get a the cheapest ticket to Gatwick, look into buying a return train ticket if you’re travelling during peak times, otherwise swiping your Oyster card or bank card is usually the cheapest fare.

What tube station goes to Gatwick?

Victoria Station
London Underground’s Victoria Station – located just under the National Rail station your Gatwick Express train arrives and departs from – offers access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines.