Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $14.92*

Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $14.92*

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London to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London to Gatwick Airport? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $14.92, with average prices for this route around $29.98. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Fri, Nov 22
    From $17.30
  • Sat, Nov 23
    From $14.92
  • Sun, Nov 24
    From $15.04
  • Mon, Nov 25
    From $15.04
  • Tue, Nov 26
    From $16.55
  • Wed, Nov 27
    From $16.55
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    From $16.55
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21:51
London Bridge
22:34
Gatwick Airport
43m, DirectThameslink
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21:54
London Victoria
22:25
Gatwick Airport
31m, DirectSouthern
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21:59
London Victoria
22:30
Gatwick Airport
31m, DirectGatwick Express
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22:00
London Bridge
22:46
Gatwick Airport
46m, DirectThameslink
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22:05
London Bridge
22:34
Gatwick Airport
29m, DirectThameslink
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22:05
London Victoria
22:38
Paris
33m, DirectSouthern
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London to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details

The London to Gatwick Airport train ticket is from $14.92. The average travel time is 29m, covering a distance of approximately 38 mile. There are usually 308 daily trains provided by Thameslink,Southern,Gatwick Express. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:01
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
29m
Distance
Distance
38 mile
Price
Price
$14.92*

London to Gatwick Airport Train Travel Guide

London to Gatwick Airport Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Gatwick Airport

With a journey time as short as 29m, you can reach Gatwick Airport from London, with an average of 308 train per day.

Book cheap train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from London 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.

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London and Gatwick Airport, a Season Ticket could be the best way to save money. Season Tickets allow unlimited travel between the specified stations and are available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

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 London 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 purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

London to Gatwick Airport train travel guide

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. Average prices for this route are approximately £xxx.

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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