Greetings from across the pond...

Heading from Gatwick Airport to Liverpool in a few weeks. Not renting a
car. Followed by a week in London. What's the [ quickest / easiest /
cheapest ] way of getting from Gatwick to Liverpool?



As I see it from my computer in the US:


Option 1: Gatwick Express Train to Victoria Stn ($20) to Euston Stn (few
bucks), train to Liverpool ($162RT), walk to hotel ($0).



Option 2: Gatwick Airport to London City Airport ($??), VLM Airlines to
John Lennon Airport in Liverpool (~$160RT), Lennon Apt to Centre City
Liverpool via cab or train ($??).

VLM goes London to Liverpool but only via City Airport, which looks to be a
bit away from our arrival at Gatwick. Bus service Gatwick to City Airport??
A cab for 3 looks to be expensive for this distance. Price (air vs. train,
above) is about the same for the RT, travel time cut in half, BUT would have
to cab/train from Lennon Apt to Centre City Liverpool.

Is this scenario doable?



Option 3: ?? Is there a bus service to get from Gatwick to Liverpool?




Help! I need somebody....Help! Not just anybody!
YOU..................thanks in advance,

Mike