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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€24
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€25
Fastest journey on Sep 17
43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
47 m
Trains on Sep 17
21
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around €25 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 Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least once.
W45583+
Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo4:20 AM1h12Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:32 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€241One-way1 transfer- W45588+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo3:45 AM1h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:02 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€241One-way1 transfer
- W45590+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo2:45 AM1h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)4:02 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€241One-way1 transfer
- W45596+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo12:01 AM1h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:15 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€241One-way1 transfer
- W45566+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo1:45 AM1h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:02 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€241One-way1 transfer
G26151+
L784676:13 AM0h43Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:56 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€261One-way1 transfer- C83047+L832828:26 AM0h47Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:13 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€261One-way1 transfer
- G26282+L836598:02 AM0h49Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:51 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€261One-way1 transfer
- C82792+L836638:32 AM0h49Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:21 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€261One-way1 transfer
- C82344+L848678:13 AM0h49Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:02 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is a bus with an average price of €12.
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average €22.
The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is by train with an average journey time of 47m.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) including taking a train and bus.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45596+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 12:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h14 | 1:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45578+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | On time 12:42 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 2:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45566+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | On time 1:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h17 | 3:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45590+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | On time 2:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h17 | 4:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45588+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 3:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h17 | 5:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45583+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 4:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h12 | 5:32 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45420+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 7:07 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G26151+L78467 | 6:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h43 | 6:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45398+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 6:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 7:17 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W32870+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 7:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G26282+L83659 | 8:02 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 8:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45602+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C82344+L84867 | 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 9:02 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45435+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W32874+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C83047+L83282 | 8:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 9:13 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C82792+L83663 | 8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 9:21 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45403+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| C82349+L84869 | 8:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 9:32 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W45478+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 9:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| W32906+Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo | 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains with Omio?
Southern as well as Tube, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and more offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT).
Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Tube, Thameslink or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southern 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 Waterloo (WAT).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Tube, Thameslink or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT).
- 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 Waterloo (WAT).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 32m.
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 €6
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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 €6
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) 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
36m
Cheapest Southern Price
€11
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
59m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€23
Thameslink frequency
2 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 Gatwick Express Duration
55m
Cheapest Gatwick Express Price
€32
Gatwick Express frequency
4 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.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
€41
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
3 a day
FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is €22; 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 Waterloo (WAT) is 36m to travel the 39 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 Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 12:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 11:42 PM.
There are 8 trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) which require at least one change with Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT), you can count on Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern for the best way to get you to London Waterloo (WAT). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 36m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) including taking a train and bus.
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