The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 12 trains that leave Cambridge for London Gatwick Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
G844678:211h53Cambridge station (CBG)10:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844546:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)8:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844829:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)11:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844728:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)10:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844506:211h53Cambridge station (CBG)8:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844779:211h53Cambridge station (CBG)11:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£231One-way0 changes
G844678:211h53Cambridge station (CBG)10:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844546:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)8:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844829:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)11:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
G844728:511h53Cambridge station (CBG)10:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 117 km
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£27 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G84450 | 6:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 8:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59283+ W58604+ W60121 | 6:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h14 | 8:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G84454 | 6:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 8:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84458 | 7:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 9:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G83653+ W58606+ W60126 | 7:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h14 | 9:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G84463 | 7:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 9:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84467 | 8:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G83661+ W60132+ W58609 | 8:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h14 | 10:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G84472 | 8:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G84477 | 9:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W59288+ W58613+ W60137 | 9:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h14 | 11:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G84482 | 9:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h53 | 11:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 3:51 |
Last train 18:21 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southern, CrossCountry from Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southern, CrossCountry trains will get you between Cambridge and London Gatwick Airport from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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