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London to Gatwick Airport train route details

First train
First train
00:02
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
24m
Distance
Distance
25 miles
Price
Price
£11.80*

What are the next train times from London to Gatwick Airport?

Discover all upcoming London to Gatwick Airport services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
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13:15
29m, Direct
London Bridge
13:44
Gatwick Airport
Thameslink
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13:16
33m, Direct
London Victoria
13:49
Gatwick Airport
Southern
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13:20
44m, Direct
London St. Pancras International
14:04
Gatwick Airport
Thameslink
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13:20
48m, 1 change
London Victoria
14:08
Gatwick Airport
Southern
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13:21
43m, Direct
London Bridge
14:04
Gatwick Airport
Thameslink
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13:24
32m, Direct
London Victoria
13:56
Paris
Southern
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Booking insights for London to Gatwick Airport trains

Trip.com analysed London to Gatwick Airport train bookings over the past 90 days to help you find the cheapest fares, the best day to travel, and the right operator for your journey.

Will train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport get cheaper?

Based on 90 days of Trip.com data, fares from London to Gatwick Airport are lowest on August 8 averaging £11.80 and peak on October 7 at £32.14. The difference can be significant. Booking roughly two weeks ahead typically secures better rates.

£20.00£10.00Avg.£13.453 week(24 Aug)6 week(14 Sep)9 week(5 Oct)12 week(26 Oct)

What is the cheapest day to travel from London to Gatwick Airport by train?

Travelling on Friday is typically the cheapest option on this route, with fares around 11% lower than peak days like Wednesday. For the best price, we recommend choosing Friday if your schedule allows.

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Where to stay near Gatwick Airport

  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
    Hilton London Gatwick Airport
    LGW South Terminal, Airport, Horley
    9.1/10
    487 review
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (A23 Airport Way) Hotel
    Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (A23 Airport Way) Hotel
    Airport, Longbridge Way
    8.3/10
    278 review
  • Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
    Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
    South Terminal, Perimeter Rd E
    9.2/10
    322 review
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) Hotel
    Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) Hotel
    LGW North Terminal, Northway, Horley
    8.7/10
    313 review
  • Courtyard London Gatwick Airport
    Courtyard London Gatwick Airport
    Buckingham Gate
    9.2/10
    63 review
  • Yotelair London Gatwick Airport
    Yotelair London Gatwick Airport
    Yotel, Gatwick South Terminal
    8.7/10
    120 review

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

Updated May 9, 2026

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.

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