Gatwick Airport to London by train
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Overview: trains from Gatwick Airport to London
Find the key information for travelling by train from Gatwick Airport to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Thinking about travelling from Gatwick Airport to London by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Cost of a train ticket between Gatwick Airport and London
The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$25.55. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around AU$29, and a week out, fares can hit around AU$29 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 6 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Gatwick Airport to London departure frequency and train timetable
With 131 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 3 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:04 and the last one is at 23:55. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:01, with the last one at 23:52.
Average train travel time and distance from Gatwick Airport to London
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 27 minutes, spanning 40 kilometres in total.
How early can you book train tickets between Gatwick Airport and London?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Further insights on trains from Gatwick Airport to London
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our London city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Gatwick Airport to London
Want to know more about your journey from Gatwick Airport to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Gatwick Airport to London is 40 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$25.55. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around AU$29, while those booked 7 days in advance are around AU$29.
You can purchase tickets for this journey 6 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 27 minutes.
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