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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Showing times and prices for Jun 19
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) without transferring at least once.
W45602+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross8:06 AM1h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:06 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way1 transfer- W45435+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross8:16 AM1h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:16 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way1 transfer
- W32870+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross6:19 AM1h12Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:31 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way1 transfer
- W45541+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross6:36 AM1h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:36 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way1 transfer
- W45465+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross6:46 AM1h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:46 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way1 transfer
C82336+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross7:14 AM0h57Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:11 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€301One-way1 transfer
G77253+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross8:10 AM0h57Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:07 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€431One-way1 transfer- C83034+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross6:28 AM0h57Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:25 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€301One-way1 transfer
- G77245+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross7:10 AM0h57Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:07 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€431One-way1 transfer
- G77240+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross6:40 AM0h57Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:37 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 42 km
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€23 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G26151+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 6:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h58 | 7:11 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W32870+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h12 | 7:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C83034+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 6:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 7:25 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45541+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 6:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 7:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| G77240+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 6:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 7:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82505+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 6:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h58 | 7:41 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45465+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 6:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 7:46 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C83035+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45605+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| G77245+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 8:07 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82336+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 8:11 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45437+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 7:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W32879+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h12 | 8:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C83038+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:25 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82782+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45606+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| G77248+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 8:37 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82339+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 7:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h58 | 8:41 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45490+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 7:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:46 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| G26281+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 8:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 9:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45602+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 9:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| G77253+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 8:10 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 9:07 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| C82344+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross | 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h58 | 9:11 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45435+Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 9:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains with Omio?
Thameslink as well as Southern or Gatwick Express offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
- 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 London Kings Cross (KGX).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 41m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from €4. 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 Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
€19
Southern frequency
5 a day
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 Duration
41m
Cheapest Price
€15
Thameslink frequency
4 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
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
€38
Gatwick Express frequency
2 a day
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 London Kings Cross (KGX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is €23; 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) is 41m to travel the 42 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 11:42 PM.
Yes,there are 1 direct trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX), you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express for the best way to get you to London Kings Cross (KGX). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Kings Cross (KGX) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 41m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a train and bus.
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