Travelling by train from Wapping to Gatwick Airport

Ready to travel from Wapping to Gatwick Airport by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Wapping and Gatwick Airport

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 €30.54, 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 half a month 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.

Train timetable for travel between Wapping and Gatwick Airport

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Wapping to Gatwick Airport by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:05

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 11:20

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:21

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 16:15

  • Average number of daily trains: 8 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 11 minutes

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

On this route spanning 39 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 56 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Wapping and Gatwick Airport?

Tickets along this route go on sale half a month 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.

Maximising your travels to Gatwick Airport

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Gatwick Airport.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Wapping to Gatwick Airport?

The total distance from Wapping to Gatwick Airport is 39 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Wapping to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at €30.54. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Wapping to Gatwick Airport train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale half a month in advance.

What’s the travel time from Wapping to Gatwick Airport by train?

The fastest journey is 56 minutes.