Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€4

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€8

Fastest journey on Sep 17

15 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

15 m

Trains on Sep 17

54

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 54 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR), including 54 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SouthernG26403
    11:26 AM0h15
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:41 AMEast Croydon (ECR)
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45425
    11:16 AM0h15
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:31 AMEast Croydon (ECR)
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW32938
    11:19 AM0h26
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:45 AMEast Croydon (ECR)
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45548
    11:06 AM0h15
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:21 AMEast Croydon (ECR)
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernC82373
    11:13 AM0h15
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:28 AMEast Croydon (ECR)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €8.

Distance: 25 km

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€8

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€8

Average price

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(fuel + tolls)

47m

Average total duration

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17m

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1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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46m

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Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is a train with an average price of €8.
The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is by train with an average journey time of 20m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and East Croydon (ECR) including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW4559612:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h23
12:24 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45578
On time
12:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h27
1:09 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45566
On time
1:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h25
2:10 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45590
On time
2:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h24
3:09 AM East Croydon (ECR)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455883:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h24
4:09 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455834:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h19
4:39 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329416:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
6:33 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454206:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
6:21 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG261516:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
6:28 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW453986:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
6:31 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328706:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
6:45 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG77119_C932016:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h37
6:59 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456018:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
8:33 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG262828:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
8:18 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456028:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
8:21 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC823448:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
8:28 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454358:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
8:31 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328748:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
8:45 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329408:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
9:03 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC827928:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
8:48 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454038:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
8:51 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC823498:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
8:58 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454788:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
9:01 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329068:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
9:15 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329799:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
9:33 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG262879:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
9:18 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454139:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
9:21 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC823549:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
9:28 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454249:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
9:31 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328759:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
9:45 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3295211:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
11:33 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4554811:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
11:21 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC8237311:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
11:28 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4542511:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
11:31 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW3293811:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
11:45 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2640311:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
11:41 AM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456074:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
5:03 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC824274:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
4:58 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454644:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:01 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329324:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
5:15 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455294:53 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:08 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG264424:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:11 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329555:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
5:33 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG263325:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
5:18 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG282725:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:21 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC824335:13 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:28 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454295:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h15
5:31 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329295:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h26
5:45 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2636310:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h16
10:18 PM East Croydon (ECR)0 transfersDirect

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.

There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
25 km
Average train duration
20m
Cheapest ticket price
€8
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
14m
First train
12:45 AM
Last train
11:42 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and East Croydon (ECR) from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
15m
Cheapest Southern Price
€8
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
15m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€6
Thameslink frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Gatwick Express

About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is €8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is 14m to travel the 25 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) leaves at 12:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) leaves at 11:42 PM.
Yes,there are 14 direct trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) with Southern, Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR), you can count on Southern, Thameslink for the best way to get you to East Croydon (ECR). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and East Croydon (ECR) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to East Croydon (ECR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 14m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and East Croydon (ECR) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR)

Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to East Croydon (ECR) trains use the London Victoria to East Croydon station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and East Croydon (ECR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Croydon
East CroydonEast Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LFWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre

East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN68 · 11m · €2 · every ~2 min

East Croydon train station facilities and services

East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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