The cheapest and fastest trains from Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ealing Broadway (EAL) 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 Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ealing Broadway (EAL) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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 Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 41 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P06429+ Y11434 | Delayed 00:07 00:07Ealing Broadway (EAL) | 2h23 | 02:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 November | |||||
![]() | 04:52 Ealing Broadway (EAL) | 1h12 | 06:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:22 Ealing Broadway (EAL) | 1h12 | 07:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:59 Ealing Broadway (EAL) | 1h15 | 12:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 10:59. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 10:59 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Tube, Elizabeth Line from Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southern, Tube, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Ealing Broadway (EAL) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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: Ealing Broadway (EAL) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ealing Broadway (EAL) 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 Ealing Broadway (EAL) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station

