Arriving in Gatwick Airport
Every day, up to 65 train depart from Colchester and arrive in Gatwick Airport, with the shortest journey taking 1h 42m minutes.
Book cheap train tickets from Colchester to Gatwick Airport
It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Colchester to Gatwick Airport. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Colchester to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.
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.
*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.