Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from £10.15*

Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from £10.15*

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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 £10.15 and averaging £23.00. The entire journey takes no more than 29m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Oct 10
    Thu
  • Oct 11
    Fri
    From £10.15
  • Oct 12
    Sat
    From £12.55
  • Oct 13
    Sun
    From £12.55
  • Oct 14
    Mon
    From £11.25
  • Oct 15
    Tue
    From £10.65
  • Oct 16
    Wed
    From £10.15
  • 19:21
    London Bridge
    20:09
    Gatwick Airport
    48m, Direct
    Thameslink
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  • 19:24
    London Victoria
    19:55
    Gatwick Airport
    31m, Direct
    Southern
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  • 19:29
    London Victoria
    20:00
    Gatwick Airport
    31m, Direct
    Gatwick Express
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  • 19:30
    London Bridge
    20:16
    Gatwick Airport
    46m, Direct
    Thameslink
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  • 19:35
    London Bridge
    20:04
    Gatwick Airport
    29m, Direct
    Thameslink
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  • 19:35
    London Victoria
    20:08
    Paris
    33m, Direct
    Southern
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London to Gatwick Airport train route details

The London to Gatwick Airport train ticket is £10.15. The average travel time is 29m, covering a distance of approximately 38 miles. 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.

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 miles
Price
Price
£10.15*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express

London to Gatwick Airport train travel guide

London to Gatwick Airport train travel guide

Arriving in Gatwick Airport

Every day, up to 308 trains depart from London and arrive in Gatwick Airport, with the shortest journey taking 29m minutes.

Book the 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 travels

Are you frequently traveling between London and Gatwick Airport on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? If so, it's highly recommended to consider getting Season Tickets. This ticket provides you with the convenience of unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains without worrying about individual ticket bookings. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can save yourself from the hassle of repeatedly purchasing tickets and avoid incurring unnecessary additional costs. It's a cost-effective and time-saving solution for your frequent journeys between London and Gatwick Airport.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from London to Gatwick Airport. You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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 travelling 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.

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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*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.