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Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars, starting from £11.90 and averaging £15.10. The entire journey takes no more than 35m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:01 Gatwick Airport	00:49 London Blackfriars	48m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:42 Gatwick Airport	01:36 London Blackfriars	54m, Direct	Find Tickets
01:46 Gatwick Airport	02:36 London Blackfriars	50m, Direct	Find Tickets
02:46 Gatwick Airport	03:36 London Blackfriars	50m, Direct	Find Tickets
03:46 Gatwick Airport	04:36 London Blackfriars	50m, Direct	Find Tickets
04:21 Gatwick Airport	05:06 Paris	45m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars train route details

First train

00:01

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

London Blackfriars

Journey time

35m

Distance

25 miles

Price

£11.90*

Train Operators

Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between Gatwick Airport and London Blackfriars, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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