Gatwick Airport praised for public transport links

Gatwick Airport has received praise for the quality of its public transport connections.

Campaign group Railfuture carried out research at airports across the UK to assess their rail, bus and coach links and the information that is provided to travellers about transport options.

The report highlighted substantial differences between bases and a few surprises, such as Southampton Airport receiving a better rating than Heathrow Airport.

London Gatwick was identified as one of the leading bases, with "excellent all-round provision" of public transport options.

Railfuture spokesman Trevor Garrod, who helped compile the report, said: "Gatwick is a good example of best practice, with the rail station connected to the airport.

"Other rail connections have to be made via a bus or coach link, which is less satisfactory."

The other examples of best practice identified by the group are Birmingham Airport, Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport and Southampton.

Mr Garrod called for some "joined-up thinking" on the issue of public transport links for travellers, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits that would result from wider use of trains, buses and coaches.

Posted by Merv, 04 February 2010 09:14

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