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Luggage storage at Gatwick Airport

Plenty of travellers passing through Gatwick need somewhere to leave a bag, whether that's during a long layover or after an early check-out from a London hotel. Here are the options, including how they compare with Gatwick's own storage.

The airport's train station sits at the South Terminal, though the free shuttle from the North Terminal runs around the clock and takes luggage. Carry-on dimensions are capped at 56cm x 45cm x 25cm for screening, and you cannot get airside without a boarding pass. Gatwick's official storage is run by the airport's official left-luggage operator in both terminals. In the South Terminal, storage is landside on Level 2 behind check-in zone E and is open 04:00–22:00 daily. Prices start at £10 for up to 3 hours and rise to £40 for up to 72 hours. Gatwick has no self-service luggage lockers for security reasons. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag a day.

Some top Stasher locations near Gatwick Airport include:

• Hotel reception, 13 min walk · open 07:00–23:00 every day · rated 5/5 (2,000+ reviews)
• Hotel reception, 17 min walk · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (1,000+ reviews)

You'll typically find a bag drop at hotel receptions. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage near Gatwick Airport can be booked through the website or app.

Getting to and from London with luggage

Gatwick sits 45 kilometres south of London, with the Gatwick Express running non-stop from Victoria station. The fastest train journeys into the capital take 29 minutes, and one-way tickets start from £12.50 when booked in advance. The airport's train station is at the South Terminal, but a free two-minute shuttle links the North Terminal to it. That shuttle runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and takes luggage, mobility scooters, and electric wheelchairs.

Before you fly: security, carry-on rules and connections

Each carry-on bag at Gatwick must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm for security screening. You can leave liquids in your cabin bag, as long as each container is no more than 100ml. However, the number and size of carry-on bags you're allowed depends on your specific airline, so check before travelling. If you're connecting between flights, allow at least 60 minutes within the same terminal or 90 minutes when changing terminals. And remember: you can't pass through security without a flight booking and boarding pass.