The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) 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 Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Didcot Parkway (DID) for London Gatwick Airport 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 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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 Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 89 km
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2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:27, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 08:27 |
Last train 21:59 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Didcot Parkway (DID) and London Gatwick Airport 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: Didcot Parkway (DID) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot Parkway (DID) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Didcot Parkway (DID) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
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