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London to Gatwick Airport by train
Prices explained
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Cheapest Price $12.93
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30 day advance $12.93
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7 day advance $14.74
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First train04:02
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Last train00:52
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey27m
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Distance40 kilometres
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Trains per day142
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Avg. journey time45m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Gatwick Airport by train
Fast trains from London to Gatwick Airport take around 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 40 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Gatwick Airport.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Gatwick Airport?
Direct trains from London to Gatwick Airport have been found.
We usually find around 146 direct trains on the route from London to Gatwick Airport every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 135 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Gatwick Airport?
The London to Gatwick Airport train travel time is normally about 27 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Gatwick Airport train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Gatwick Airport is usually scheduled to depart London around 04:02 and the last train is around 00:52. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 04:00, and the last at 00:52.
What's the London to Gatwick Airport train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Gatwick Airport are $12.93.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $12 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $14. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Gatwick Airport train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Gatwick Airport by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Gatwick Airport?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Gatwick Airport, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Gatwick Express
- Southern
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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