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Gatwick Inter-Terminal Shuttle
Gatwick Airport's inter-terminal transit is a 1.2 km automated people mover linking the North and South Terminals in around 3 minutes. During the 2025–26 modernisation works the service is partly replaced by a free bus shuttle.
Key facts
Distance
1.2 km between terminals
Journey time
~3 minutes (people mover) / 7–10 minutes (bus replacement)
Fare
Free
Frequency
Every 3–5 minutes (24/7)
Operator
Gatwick Airport Ltd
FAQs
Is the Gatwick transit free?
Yes — both the people mover and the bus replacement are free of charge for all passengers.
How often does it run?
Every 3–5 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Why is it sometimes a bus?
The original elevated people-mover track is being modernised through 2025–26; a free bus runs landside as a replacement when track sections are closed.
Which terminal handles which airlines?
North Terminal: easyJet, TUI, Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian. South Terminal: British Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair and most others. Always check before transferring.