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You don't have to go into central London from either airport.1)from Heathrow National Express intercity buses ("coaches") go every hour or so direct to Dover, takes around 4 hours but no change of bus (from Dover to London best to book by computer ascoaches get crowded in rush hour)2)from Gatwick National Rail (train station in airport) have to change trains but only about 2- 2 1/2 hours.Both work fine; have done both. National Express and National Rail both have good websites
You don't have to go into central London from either airport.
1)from Heathrow National Express intercity buses ("coaches") go every hour or so direct to Dover, takes around 4 hours but no change of bus (from Dover to London best to book by computer as
coaches get crowded in rush hour)
2)from Gatwick National Rail (train station in airport) have to change trains but only about 2- 2 1/2 hours.
Both work fine; have done both. National Express and National Rail both have good websites