In message , Jack Taylor
writes

Probably because it's a heck of a lot slower! You're talking about 20
minutes to KX on the Metropolitan, a ten minute (unpleasant and
inconvenient) walk to KX Thameslink, then a circuitous (and slow) route
around the outskirts of the City, before heading for Croydon and Gatwick.

Surely it'd be better to transfer from the Met to Thamelink at
Farringdon anyway, as it's just over the footbridge rather than a long
walk. This route probably would be easier than going via Victoria.
--
Daniel (a.k.a Spyke)
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