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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 09

Cheapest price on Oct 09

€24

Average ticket price on Oct 09

€24

Fastest journey on Oct 09

51 m

Average journey duration on Oct 09

51 m

Trains on Oct 09

46

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around €24 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) without transferring at least once.

  • ThameslinkW45435+Elizabeth lineC38109
    8:16 AM0h51
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:07 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW45403+Elizabeth lineC38136
    8:36 AM0h53
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:29 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW32906+Elizabeth lineC38164
    8:49 AM1h04
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    9:53 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW45602+Elizabeth lineC38095
    8:06 AM0h51
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    8:57 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW45424+Elizabeth lineC37810
    9:16 AM0h52
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:08 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
    €241One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST)

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 13:36. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 42m.

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 €7
Distance
40 km
Average train duration
51m
Cheapest ticket price
€22
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
42m
First train
5:06 AM
Last train
1:36 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 €7

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW32870+Elizabeth lineC37956
On time
6:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
7:23 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45541+Elizabeth lineC37963
On time
6:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
7:29 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45465+Elizabeth lineC37560
On time
6:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
7:38 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45605+Elizabeth lineC38003
On time
7:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
7:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45437+Elizabeth lineC380197:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
8:07 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW32879+Elizabeth lineC38044
On time
7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
8:22 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45606+Elizabeth lineC38053
On time
7:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
8:27 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45490+Elizabeth lineC380667:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
8:37 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW32902+Elizabeth lineC38090
On time
7:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
8:52 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45602+Elizabeth lineC38095
On time
8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
8:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45435+Elizabeth lineC38109
On time
8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
9:07 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32874+Elizabeth lineC38130
On time
8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
9:23 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45403+Elizabeth lineC381368:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
9:29 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45478+Elizabeth lineC37770
On time
8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
9:38 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32906+Elizabeth lineC38164
On time
8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
9:53 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45413+Elizabeth lineC381729:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
9:59 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45424+Elizabeth lineC37810
On time
9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
10:08 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32875+Elizabeth lineC37388
On time
9:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
10:22 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45535+Elizabeth lineC373969:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
10:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45479+Elizabeth lineC37413
On time
9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
10:37 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32895+Elizabeth lineC37432
On time
9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
10:52 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45375+Elizabeth lineC37443
On time
10:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45428+Elizabeth lineC37459
On time
10:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
11:07 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32871+Elizabeth lineC37480
On time
10:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
11:22 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45553+Elizabeth lineC37489
On time
10:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
11:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45493+Elizabeth lineC3750710:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
11:37 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkG28257+Elizabeth lineC3752610:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
11:52 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45548+Elizabeth lineC37536
On time
11:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
12:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45425+Elizabeth lineC37552
On time
11:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
12:07 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32938+Elizabeth lineC3757311:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
12:22 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45521+Elizabeth lineC3758311:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
12:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45467+Elizabeth lineC37601
On time
11:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
12:37 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkG28258+Elizabeth lineC3762111:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
12:52 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45565+Elizabeth lineC3763212:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
1:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45434+Elizabeth lineC37651
On time
12:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
1:07 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32926+Elizabeth lineC3766812:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
1:22 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45534+Elizabeth lineC3767912:36 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
1:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45474+Elizabeth lineC37695
On time
12:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
1:37 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW32931+Elizabeth lineC3771212:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
1:52 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45372+Elizabeth lineC377221:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
2:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)1 transfer

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Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Tube, London Overground from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Tube, London Overground trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Liverpool Street (LST) from €7. 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
49m
Cheapest Southern Price
€22
Southern 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
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
42m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€22
Thameslink frequency
6 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
48m
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.

Tube

About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Tube Duration
51m
Cheapest Tube Price
€22
Tube frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

London Overground

About
London Overground is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of suburban rail services in and around Greater London. The services run from early morning until late at night, with some lines running 24 hours a day. The trains come in a variety of types, including the Class 378 Capitalstar, Class 172 Turbostar, Class 315, Class 317, Class 508 and Class 700 Desiro City. London Overground offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, off-peak and super off-peak tickets. Onboard facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, power sockets and CCTV. The most popular routes for London Overground are from Euston to Watford Junction, from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, and from Clapham Junction to Stratford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London Overground Duration
53m
Cheapest London Overground Price
€23
London Overground frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two large items of luggage and one small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Luggage racks available at the ends of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Refunds subject to administrative fee and fare conditions
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at many stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Maximum two dogs per passenger

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) is €24; 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 Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) is 42m to travel the 40 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 Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) leaves at 5:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) leaves at 1:36 PM.
There are 13 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST) which require at least one change with Thameslink, Southern, Tube, Gatwick Express, London Overground. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from London Gatwick Airport to London Liverpool Street (LST), you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Tube, Gatwick Express, London Overground for the best way to get you to London Liverpool Street (LST). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport and London Liverpool Street (LST) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Liverpool Street (LST) from London Gatwick Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 42m 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 Gatwick Airport and London Liverpool Street (LST) including taking a bus and train.

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