Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $14.17*

Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $14.17*

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London to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Gatwick Airport, starting from $14.17 and averaging $18.00. The entire journey takes no more than 28m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    From $16.55
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    From $18.31
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    From $16.55
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    From $14.92
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    From $14.17
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00:02
London Victoria
00:43
Gatwick Airport
41m, DirectSouthern
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00:08
London Victoria
01:01
Gatwick Airport
53m, DirectSouthern
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00:25
London Bridge
01:05
Gatwick Airport
40m, DirectThameslink
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00:25
London Bridge
02:07
Gatwick Airport
1h 42m, Changes requiredSouthern
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01:08
London Bridge
01:56
Gatwick Airport
48m, DirectThameslink
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01:08
London Victoria
02:07
Paris
59m, DirectSouthern
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London to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details

The London to Gatwick Airport train ticket is from $14.17. The average travel time is 28m, covering a distance of approximately 25 miles. There are usually 238 daily trains provided by Thameslink,Gatwick Express,Southern. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:02
Last train
Last train
20:45
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
28m
Distance
Distance
25 miles
Price
Price
$14.17*

London to Gatwick Airport Train Travel Guide

London to Gatwick Airport Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Gatwick Airport

Trains running from London to Gatwick Airport will typically take around at least 28m and there is approximately 238 train running everyday.

Book cheap train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from London to Gatwick Airport by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London and Gatwick Airport, consider purchasing a Season Ticket to maximize your savings. Season Tickets provide unlimited travel between the specified stations and are available for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase a ticket for each journey, while also benefiting from substantial cost reductions.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from London to Gatwick Airport can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

London to Gatwick Airport train tickets: everything you need to know

There are various stations in Central London which work as suitable starting points for your journey from London to Gatwick Airport.

London Bridge is located in South East London, and is one of the major railway stations in Southwark. It provides around 161 regular train services to Gatwick Airport from Platform 4. This station is served by Southern, Southeastern, and Thameslink.

London Victoria is another main departure station in Central London, which provides around 353 regular train services to Gatwick Airport. It's served by Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express and is well-connected to various destinations including Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Canterbury, Dover, and Kent. It also connects to the London Underground system, specifically the Victoria, District, and Circle lines.

A final station to consider is London St. Pancras International, located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden. It's served by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and Eurostar, as well as the London Underground system, with the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Northern, and Victoria lines. Around 170 trains run from London St. Pancras International to Gatwick Airport daily.

Duration time for trains from London to Gatwick Airport can vary depending on which stop they arrive into, the service provider and how many stops they are making. For example, the fastest route from London Bridge to Gatwick takes approximately 29 minutes with only one stop, while the slower route takes almost 50 minutes with around nine stops. There are also routes which include a change at East Croydon.

Similarly, the faster route from London Victoria takes around 30 minutes, and the slower route takes around an hour and 15 minutes with two changes at London Charing Cross and London Bridge. An alternative route which takes a little longer is the one from London St. Pancras International, which takes between 44 minutes to just over an hour depending on the number of stops.

Following your journey, you'll arrive at Gatwick Airport, the second-busiest airport in the UK. It is located in West Sussex, England, around 29.5 miles south of Central London, and the train station is located in the South Terminal of the airport. Gatwick Airport station is served by Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Western Railway, and is well-connected to various destinations including Bedford, Peterborough, Reading, Cambridge, Brighton and Eastbourne.

First-class tickets

You can travel from London to Gatwick Airport in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

As this route is covered by multiple providers, it's best to check whether this is applicable for your specific journey when booking and what is included with the ticket. Depending on provider, this ticket may include:

  • The First Class lounge of your departing station (if available)
  • Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
  • Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
  • Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
  • A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

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