Gatwick to London Rail line closed until January 2

The Gatwick Express service has been suspended to allow essential maintenance work to be carried out.

Work is being carried out on the line between Redhill and Purley during the closure.

Southern, First Capital Connect and First Great Western services to the airport are being disrupted. And from Friday 27th December until 1 January, trains between Purley and Redhill won’t be running.

Customers are advised to use Southern trains between East Croydon and East Grinstead and the buses between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport.

First Capital Connect passengers are advised to use Southern services between Sutton and Gatwick Airport, and on services between London Bridge and Coulsden Town, with a connecting bus service to the airport and Three Bridges.

Buses replace First Great Western train services between Reigate and Gatwick Airport between 27 and 29 December.

Be sure to allow extra time for your journey if you’re hoping to catch a flight.