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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 12 trains that leave London for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Tue, Mar 31, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
G8364408:00AM0h47London Bridge (LBG)08:47AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers- G83815+
W6011105:37AM0h50London Bridge (LBG)06:27AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way1 transfer - W5950808:05AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)08:34AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- G8445308:15AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)08:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- W5950105:35AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)06:04AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- W5950808:05AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)08:34AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- G8445308:15AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)08:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- W5950105:35AM0h29London Bridge (LBG)06:04AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€181One-way0 transfers
- W6012008:05AM0h33London Victoria (VIC)08:38AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
- W6045508:16AM0h33London Victoria (VIC)08:49AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 39 km
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€17 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W60260 | On time 11:54 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h31 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 P25974 | On time 11:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h31 | 12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G83684 | Delayed 12:01 PM 12:00 PMLondon Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 12:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G84556 | On time 5:45 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h29 | 6:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P25114 | On time 5:46 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h35 | 6:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59473 | On time 5:51 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 6:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W60321 | On time 5:54 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h31 | 6:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P25894 | On time 5:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h31 | 6:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G83732 | On time 6:00 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 6:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |||||
| W59706 | 4:01 AM London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0h46 | 4:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P25856 | On time 4:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h40 | 4:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W60369 | On time 4:34 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h46 | 5:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59501 | 4:35 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h29 | 5:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G83815+W60111 | 4:37 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h50 | 5:27 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W60111 | 4:54 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h33 | 5:27 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G83644 | 7:00 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 7:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W60120 | 7:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h33 | 7:38 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W59508 | On time 7:05 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h29 | 7:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P25620_P42967 | 7:08 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h58 | 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G84453 | On time 7:15 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h29 | 7:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W60455 | 7:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0h33 | 7:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 29m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, National Express from London to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, National Express trains will get you between London and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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