Plumstead to Gatwick Airport by train

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Overview: trains from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:31 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 41
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey AU$26.05 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 24m
Train operators 4

Plumstead to Gatwick Airport by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 41 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Plumstead and Gatwick Airport

The cheapest train tickets from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport start at AU$26.05. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Plumstead to Gatwick Airport daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Gatwick Airport on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:31: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:57: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:01: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 2 hours and 23 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport?

On this route spanning 41 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

How far in advance Plumstead and Gatwick Airport tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Plumstead and Gatwick Airport are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Gatwick Airport city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport

Want to know more about your journey from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Plumstead to Gatwick Airport covers 41 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.