Taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnes

So you’re considering going from Gatwick Airport to Barnes by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Gatwick Airport and Barnes

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £32.82, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Gatwick Airport to Barnes departure timetable

On this route, 81 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Gatwick Airport at 03:46 and the last leaving at 23:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Barnes, the earliest departure is at 04:05 and the last one is at 23:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 10 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Gatwick Airport to Barnes?

This journey covers a total of 36 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 42 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Gatwick Airport and Barnes?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Gatwick Airport and Barnes 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Gatwick Airport to Barnes

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 Barnes city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gatwick Airport to Barnes by train?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Barnes is 36 kilometres.

What is the Gatwick Airport to Barnes train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £32.82. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Gatwick Airport to Barnes?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Gatwick Airport to Barnes?

The fastest journey takes 42 minutes.