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Taking the earliest train is a strategic power move. First, you avoid the 7:00 AM Gatwick Express cattle call, where suitcases become weapons. Second, you get to the airport nearly two hours before your flight, which gives you time to enjoy the strange peace of a near-empty terminal. It’s like having the airport to yourself, minus the creepy mannequins in the duty-free shop.

Also, the trains are cheaper that early. An off-peak ticket from London to Gatwick can cost as little as £10-£15 if you book ahead, versus £25 for the Gatwick Express. That’s enough savings to buy a commemorative Gatwick teddy bear or a massive Toblerone. Your call.

One more pro tip: Victoria Station is a solid backup plan. The first Gatwick Express departs at 4:50 AM on weekdays, but it’s not the absolute earliest. However, Victoria has a 24-hour McDonald’s, so you can grab a Sausage & Egg McMuffin while waiting. That’s peak multitasking.

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The Elephant in the Carriage: Can You Sleep on the Train?

Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The seats are designed by someone who hates human anatomy. Plus, your brain will be buzzing with anxiety about missing your stop. But here’s a secret: set an alarm on your phone 10 minutes before arrival, and you’ll be fine. I’ve seen a man snore through three announcements and still wake up at Gatwick—he was a legend.

Oh, and a word about the Gatwick Express: it’s non-stop from Victoria to Gatwick, which sounds great. But it’s also the most expensive, and it doesn’t start early enough to beat the Thameslink. If you want bragging rights, take the 4:20 AM Thameslink and tell everyone you’re a “railway pathfinder.”