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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Canterbury East (CBE) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 87 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 09:07. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 09:07 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Canterbury East (CBE) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury East (CBE) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury East (CBE) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
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