Whitstable to Gatwick Airport by train

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Overview: trains from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Whitstable 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 04:59 View journey
Last train 22:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr View journey
Distance (km) 86
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey CA$60.75 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 18m
Train operators 5

Going from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport by train

About to set off from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Whitstable and Gatwick Airport: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$60.75

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train times for travel between Whitstable and Gatwick Airport

If you are taking the train from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport, you will have 35 trains each day (with a departure every 22 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:59. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:27. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:00, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:39.

Whitstable to Gatwick Airport train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 86 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours.

Booking time frame: Whitstable to Gatwick Airport trains

Tickets for travel to Gatwick Airport along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Gatwick Airport

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Gatwick Airport.

FAQs about the train journey from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport

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

The train journey from Whitstable to Gatwick Airport covers 86 kilometres in total.

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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.