Gatwick Express
 

First of all, I would like to thank those of you who offered me advice on my recent trip planning to London this Summer. My friends and I have purchased our tickets and booked our hotel. The big part of the trip is taken care of.

Now the real fun begins...planning the day to day itenerary.

For those of you who have traveled from LGW to Victoria station, I know that the most frequently promoted transportation option is the Gatwick Express train which runs every 15 mins. My friends and I want to book as much as we can in advance, to avoid ques in the real touristy areas. I have heard a "rumor" that 4 people in a group only have to pay for two at the Gatwick Express.

Can this be confirmed? If so, I guess it would mean that we should buy our train tickets at LGW when we arrive.

I dont know about the 4 for 2 deal, but you dont have to stand in line for the Gatwick Express tickets. You can buy them on board for the same price as buying them at the station...they just come to your seat and you can pay using credit card, cash or debit. It may be cheaper to buy online in advance, I've never checked...

Go to this link for info about the four

https://www.gatwickexpress.com/content.asp?SID={3FDE34A1-25AB-42CB-AD33-BB0A40BD7BAB}&pageid=81

then click on "tickets" at the top and the discount is explained

Offer applies to all Express Class and First Class adult tickets
You can buy tickets up to 3 months in advance
Tickets are available at Gatwick Express ticket offices at London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. Remember, tickets are not available onboard
All four in the party MUST travel together at all times
The 4-for-2 offer is only available on Gatwick Express trains
You can’t use any other discounted tickets, promotions or a railcard with 4-for-2.
Single journey tickets are valid only on the day of travel
Return journey tickets are valid only when the outward and return journey are within one calendar month of the date on the ticket

Note the "tickets are not available on board" disclaimer

I just saw the deal available. I am sure that if the tickets are purchased on site that there will not be a problem.

I did not see how the 4-for-2 offer worked with online bookings.