For true penny-pinchers, EasyBus is the holy grail. It’s the Ryanair of ground transport: no frills, but it gets you there. You can often get a ticket for £2 to £4 if you book far enough ahead. That’s less than the cost of a flat white at Costa.
The catch? It drops you off at the North Terminal, and the bus might smell faintly of a backpacker’s gym bag. Also, you have to book a specific time. Miss it, and you’ll be waving goodbye to your £2 as the driver gives you a cheery “tough luck.” But hey, you saved enough for an airport beer.
The Tube + Train Gamble
Here’s a scruffy little life hack: take the Tube to Farringdon or Blackfriars, then hop on a Thameslink train. It feels like you’re hacking the system. You avoid Victoria station’s chaos entirely. Just be warned: the Tube can be a sauna in July. You’ll arrive looking like you’ve just run a marathon, but your wallet will be in peak condition.
It’s a two-stage mission. The first stage is a sweaty squeeze; the second is a breezy victory lap. Nod like a pro when you tell your mates you “took the scenic budget route.”
Peckham To Gatwick | Peckham Rye Station to London Gatwick Airport – EZTZ
