Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $15.05*

Trains from London to Gatwick Airport from $15.05*

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London to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times

Looking to travel from London to Gatwick Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $15.05, with average prices for this route around $30.37.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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14:05
London Bridge
14:34
Gatwick Airport
29m, DirectThameslink
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14:05
London Victoria
14:38
Gatwick Airport
33m, DirectSouthern
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14:10
London Bridge
14:49
Gatwick Airport
39m, Changes requiredSouthern
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14:15
London Bridge
14:44
Gatwick Airport
29m, DirectThameslink
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14:16
London Victoria
14:49
Gatwick Airport
33m, DirectSouthern
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14:21
London Bridge
15:04
Paris
43m, DirectThameslink
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London to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details

The London to Gatwick Airport train ticket is from $15.05. The average travel time is 29m, covering a distance of approximately 38 mile. There are usually 341 daily trains provided by Southern,Thameslink,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
$15.05*

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 341 train per day.

Book cheap train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport

Finding cheap train tickets from London to Gatwick Airport doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London and Gatwick Airport, consider purchasing a Season Ticket to maximize your savings. Season Tickets provide unlimited travel between the specified stations and are available for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, or annually. By opting for a Season Ticket, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase a ticket for each journey, while also benefiting from substantial cost reductions.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from London to Gatwick Airport cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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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*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.