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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 30
Cheapest price on Sep 30
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 30
€18
Fastest journey on Sep 30
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 30
35 m
Trains on Sep 30
49
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Fast trains
On Wed, Sep 30, we found 49 trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport, including 47 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 30 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Wed, Sep 30 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
W455972:40 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)3:30 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€121One-way0 transfers- W455801:40 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)2:30 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€121One-way0 transfers
- W455671:02 AM0h54London Blackfriars (BFR)1:56 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€121One-way0 transfers
- W455863:40 AM0h50London Blackfriars (BFR)4:30 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€121One-way0 transfers
- W329815:29 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)6:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€151One-way0 transfers
- W455326:59 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)7:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
- W454187:29 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)8:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
- G282688:09 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)8:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
- W455227:59 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)8:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
- W455376:29 AM0h35London Blackfriars (BFR)7:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
Live departures
London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday, September 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45567 | Delayed 12:02 AM 1:02 AMLondon Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h54 | 12:56 AM 12:56 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 30 | |||||
| W45567 | 1:02 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h54 | 1:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45580 | On time 1:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 2:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45597 | On time 2:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 3:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45586 | On time 3:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 4:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45584 | On time 4:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h51 | 5:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45575 | On time 5:01 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h46 | 5:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32981 | On time 5:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 6:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32894 | On time 5:54 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h55 | 6:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32898 | On time 6:24 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h55 | 7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45537 | 6:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45412 | 6:39 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45532 | 6:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45468 | 7:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32911 | 7:24 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45418 | 7:29 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32881 | 7:54 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h53 | 8:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45522 | 7:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 8:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G28268 | 8:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 8:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45524 | 8:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 9:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45391 | 9:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W32958+ C82800 | 9:14 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h41 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W32958 | 9:14 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32889 | 9:54 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 10:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45523 | 9:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 10:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45489 | 10:09 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 10:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32976 | 11:59 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45482 | 12:09 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32973 | 12:14 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 1:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32888 | 12:24 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 1:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45379 | 4:14 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h56 | 5:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32891 | 4:24 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 5:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45416 | 4:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 5:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45410 | 4:39 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 5:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32980 | 4:44 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h56 | 5:40 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32893 | 4:54 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 5:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45576 | 4:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h36 | 5:35 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45480 | 5:09 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 5:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45557 | 5:14 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h56 | 6:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32907 | 5:24 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 6:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45570 | 5:29 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h36 | 6:05 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45411 | 5:39 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 6:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45562 | 5:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h36 | 6:35 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45386 | 6:09 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 6:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45378 | 6:14 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h55 | 7:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32915 | 6:24 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 7:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W32900 | On time 6:54 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h52 | 7:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45579 | 6:59 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45485 | 7:09 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h35 | 7:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W45377 · W45593 | 7:14 PM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h50 | 8:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 34m.
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 €5
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Blackfriars (BFR) and London Gatwick Airport from €5. 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
42m
Cheapest Southern Price
€21
Southern frequency
3 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 Thameslink Duration
34m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€17
Thameslink frequency
7 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
40m
Cheapest Gatwick Express Price
€38
Gatwick Express frequency
1 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport is €20; 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport is 34m 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 10:32 PM.
Yes,there are 9 direct trains a day from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London Blackfriars (BFR) to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Blackfriars (BFR) and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport from London Blackfriars (BFR) is worth doing with a journey time of 34m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Blackfriars (BFR) and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and bus.
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