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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price on Sep 10
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 10
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 10
46 m
Average journey duration on Sep 10
48 m
Trains on Sep 10
10
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Thu, Sep 10, we found 10 trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT), including 10 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 10 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
10:43 PM0h48London Gatwick Airport11:31 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€121One-way0 transfers- 7:13 AM0h50London Gatwick Airport8:03 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 10:13 AM0h46London Gatwick Airport10:59 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 7:02 AM0h49London Gatwick Airport7:51 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 9:02 AM0h48London Gatwick Airport9:50 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 10:13 AM0h46London Gatwick Airport10:59 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 10:43 PM0h48London Gatwick Airport11:31 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€121One-way0 transfers
- 9:02 AM0h48London Gatwick Airport9:50 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 7:02 AM0h49London Gatwick Airport7:51 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
- 7:13 AM0h50London Gatwick Airport8:03 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport 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 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average €19.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:02 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h49 | 7:51 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:13 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h50 | 8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 7:16 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 8:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:16 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 9:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:02 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h48 | 9:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:13 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0h46 | 10:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:06 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 3:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:16 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 3:15 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 44m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 3:41 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Waterloo (WAT) from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
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