London to London Gatwick Airport train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

€15

Average price

€21

Fastest journey

29 m

Average duration

29 m

Trains per day

88

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.

Fast trains

Of the 88 trains that leave London for London Gatwick Airport on Mon, May 18, 87 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 29 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.

  • SouthernG26409
    12:16 PM0h33
    London Victoria (VIC)
    12:49 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG26190
    12:05 PM0h33
    London Victoria (VIC)
    12:38 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernC82640
    8:05 PM0h33
    London Victoria (VIC)
    8:38 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG26464
    8:16 PM0h32
    London Victoria (VIC)
    8:48 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernG88154
    7:46 PM0h32
    London Victoria (VIC)
    8:18 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Gatwick Airport 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 39 km

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Train
Bus

€17

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Thameslink

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National Express

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Live departures

London to London Gatwick Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW45812
On time
7:49 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h50
8:39 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829728:01 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
8:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC823288:03 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h00
9:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC830468:14 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h45
8:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454558:19 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45758
On time
8:23 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h42
9:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC18756 · G26083
On time
8:25 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
9:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
Gatwick ExpressG263808:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h33
9:03 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC82527
On time
8:32 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h42
9:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26286
On time
8:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
9:17 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454478:50 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h55
9:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829768:58 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
9:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260839:00 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
9:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45790
On time
9:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h40
9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG880509:16 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
9:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454429:23 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h53
10:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829789:28 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
9:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260849:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
10:01 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36325
On time
9:33 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
10:15 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC82537+ThameslinkX36325
On time
9:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h40
10:15 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
ThameslinkC02561
On time
9:44 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
10:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC18716 · G88060
On time
9:44 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h04
10:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG26291
On time
9:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
10:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02759
On time
9:48 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h59
10:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829809:58 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
10:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2608510:00 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
10:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36324
On time
10:03 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
10:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93071+ThameslinkX36324
On time
10:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h40
10:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernC18730 · G2630311:14 AM London Bridge (LBG)
1h06
12:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
SouthernG88070
On time
11:16 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
11:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4574311:18 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
12:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC8298611:28 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
11:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2608811:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
12:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36319
On time
11:33 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
12:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC8255711:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
12:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45770
On time
11:44 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
12:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2630311:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
12:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02757+SouthernG26089
On time
11:48 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h46
12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
ThameslinkC02757
On time
11:48 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h59
12:47 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC8298811:58 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2608912:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX3631812:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
12:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93091+ThameslinkX36318
On time
12:05 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h40
12:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG88080
On time
12:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
12:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45498
On time
12:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
1:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC8299012:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
12:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2609012:30 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
1:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36298
On time
12:33 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
1:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC8256712:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
1:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45811
On time
12:44 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
1:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG2630912:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
1:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC8299212:58 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
1:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260911:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
1:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36297
On time
1:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
1:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93101+ThameslinkX36297
On time
1:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
1:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG88090
On time
1:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
1:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW457481:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
2:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829941:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
1:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260921:30 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
2:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36296
On time
1:33 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
2:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC825771:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
2:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45765
On time
1:44 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
2:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernG263141:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
2:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027641:48 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h59
2:47 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829961:58 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
2:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260932:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
2:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36295
On time
2:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
2:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93111+ThameslinkX36295
On time
2:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
2:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG88100
On time
2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
2:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW457452:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
3:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC829982:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
2:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260974:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
4:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36291
On time
4:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
4:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93131+ThameslinkX36291
On time
4:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
4:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG88120
On time
4:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
4:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW457384:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
5:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC830064:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
4:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260984:30 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
5:01 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36290
On time
4:33 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
5:15 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC826074:35 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
5:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45768
On time
4:44 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
5:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC18747 · G88130
On time
4:44 PM London Bridge (LBG)
1h04
5:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG26331
On time
4:46 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
5:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC027734:48 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h59
5:47 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC02773+SouthernG260994:48 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h46
5:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
Gatwick ExpressC830084:58 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
5:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG260995:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
5:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36289
On time
5:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
5:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93141+ThameslinkX36289
On time
5:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
5:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG26101
On time
6:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
6:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36287
On time
6:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
6:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93151+ThameslinkX36287
On time
6:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
6:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG881406:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
6:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW457406:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
7:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC830146:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
6:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG26103
On time
7:00 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h34
7:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkX36285
On time
7:03 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h42
7:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93161+ThameslinkX36285
On time
7:06 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h39
7:45 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
SouthernG881507:16 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
7:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455017:18 PM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h52
8:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressC830187:28 PM London Victoria (VIC)
0h30
7:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Monday, May 18
ThameslinkC0256012:02 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h46
12:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93305
On time
12:09 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h55
1:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0255712:32 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
1:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025581:02 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h54
1:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45594
On time
1:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
2:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45597
On time
2:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
3:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45586
On time
3:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h50
4:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
SouthernC830324:30 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h42
5:12 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG270184:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h51
5:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45584
On time
4:40 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h51
5:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455755:01 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
0h46
5:47 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressG772385:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h40
5:45 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG263785:34 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h46
6:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329815:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
6:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45484+SouthernC825035:37 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h50
6:27 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
SouthernC825035:54 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h33
6:27 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressG772505:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
6:31 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328946:00 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h49
6:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455606:05 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
6:34 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454716:15 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
6:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressG772586:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
7:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW328986:30 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h49
7:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455376:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
7:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG262766:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
7:18 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressG270616:59 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
7:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329177:00 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h49
7:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC93046_C933277:08 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h00
8:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernC827807:24 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h32
7:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
Gatwick ExpressG772747:29 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h31
8:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW329117:30 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h46
8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG261537:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h33
8:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454187:35 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
8:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW456047:40 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h46
8:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454277:45 AM London Bridge (LBG)
0h29
8:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect
SouthernG263837:46 AM London Victoria (VIC)
0h33
8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to London Gatwick Airport

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Trains from London to London Gatwick Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 28m.

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
55m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
15
Fastest train
28m
First train
12:17 AM
Last train
10:00 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
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: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London and London Gatwick Airport 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 Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
€11
Southern frequency
6 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 Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
€12
Thameslink frequency
8 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 Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
€21
Gatwick Express 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
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 to London Gatwick Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to London Gatwick Airport is €17; 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 to London Gatwick Airport is 28m 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 to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 12:17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 10:00 PM.
Yes,there are 15 direct trains a day from London to London Gatwick Airport with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern 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 and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport from London is worth doing with a journey time of 28m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to London Gatwick Airport is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and bus.
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