You might think “Express” means it stops at, say, a single, glamorous stop in the middle of nowhere. Nope. The only other place it even touches is a station called Gatwick Airport itself, which is the start and end of the line.
Okay, fine, there’s technically a stop at Clapham Junction on some services, but don’t get excited. This only happens if the train is broken or there’s a leaf on the track. It’s not a scheduled stop; it’s a punishment stop. The train pauses there to mock you while you stare at a platform full of pigeons.
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Surprising fact: Gatwick Express trains do not stop at any station inside the M25 except Victoria. That’s right—you’re basically flying through a tunnel of suburban back gardens, making everyone jealous of your speed. You are the cheetah of the rail network.
What About East Croydon? Or Haywards Heath?
Oh, you sweet summer child. The Gatwick Express blazes right past East Croydon like it owes it money. Haywards Heath? Please. That’s for the plebs on the Thameslink. The Express is too good for that—it’s on a monastic vow of silence between Gatwick and Victoria.
This is actually a blessing in disguise. If the Express stopped at every town, it would take two hours and be called the “Gatwick Frequent Sigh.” Instead, you get there in 30 minutes, which is roughly the same time it takes to find your passport at the bottom of your bag. Efficiency!
