Gatwick to Northolt Tube: Best Routes (Train+Tube, Bus+Tube, Taxi)

Option 1: Train + Tube (Fastest Reliable)

1. Gatwick → London Victoria (Gatwick Express 30m / Southern 35m / Thameslink 35m via London Bridge)
2. Victoria → Piccadilly Line (Uxbridge branch) → Northolt (~50 min, 18 stops)

Total: ~1h 20m–1h 30m. £15–25 (contactless/Oyster).

Option 2: Coach + Tube

1. Gatwick → Victoria Coach Station (National Express / easyBus, 75–100m)
2. Walk to Victoria Tube → Piccadilly Line to Northolt

Total: ~2h+. Cheaper (£10–15). Traffic risk.

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare / Rental

• Time: 60–75 min (M25 / A40)
• Cost: £80–120 (taxi), £50–80 (Uber/Bolt)
• Door-to-door. Best with luggage/group.

Pro Tip

If heading to RAF Northolt (not the Tube station), taxi/car only—station is 1.5 mi from base. For Tube station, Option 1 is optimal.