The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 53 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
X4924114:100h15East Croydon (ECR)14:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£41One-way0 changes
W3288214:160h32East Croydon (ECR)14:48Gatwick Airport (GTW)£41One-way0 changes
X4925114:040h15East Croydon (ECR)14:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£41One-way0 changes
X4921614:230h15East Croydon (ECR)14:38Gatwick Airport (GTW)£41One-way0 changes
W4539914:000h15East Croydon (ECR)14:15Gatwick Airport (GTW)£41One-way0 changes
X507828:230h15East Croydon (ECR)8:38Gatwick Airport (GTW)£81One-way0 changes
X508038:100h15East Croydon (ECR)8:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£81One-way0 changes
X508138:040h15East Croydon (ECR)8:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£81One-way0 changes
X507608:340h15East Croydon (ECR)8:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£81One-way0 changes
X507288:530h15East Croydon (ECR)9:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)£81One-way0 changes
Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45816 | On time 23:20 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 23:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82695 | On time 23:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h27 | 23:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88183 | On time 23:33 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h21 | 23:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45439 | 23:41 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h30 | 0:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02769 | On time 23:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h26 | 0:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82330 | On time 23:57 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h25 | 0:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
X61518 | 5:07 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h24 | 5:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X52384 | 5:28 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h19 | 5:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X51074 | 5:31 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h29 | 6:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32981 | 5:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 6:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X51048 | 5:52 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h25 | 6:17 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32894 | 6:17 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 6:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45560 | 6:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 6:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50998 | 6:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 6:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32898 | 6:47 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 7:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45537 | 6:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 7:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50940 | 6:53 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 7:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45427 | 8:00 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50813 | 8:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50803 | 8:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32881 | 8:17 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45522 | 8:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50782 | 8:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G28268 | 8:30 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50760 | 8:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50750 | 8:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 8:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32903 | 8:46 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 9:18 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45542 | 8:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50728 | 8:53 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45401 | 9:00 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50710 | 9:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50700 | 9:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32880 | 9:16 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 9:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45524 | 9:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50675 | 9:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45391 | 9:30 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50575 | 9:34 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50565 | 9:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32876 | 9:46 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 10:18 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45520 | 9:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50530 | 9:53 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45408 | 10:00 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50513 | 10:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50503 | 10:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32889 | 10:16 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 10:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45523 | 10:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X50481 | 10:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 10:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45399 | 14:00 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 14:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X49251 | 14:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X49241 | 14:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32882 | 14:16 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 14:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45561 | 14:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 14:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X49216 | 14:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 14:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45409 | 19:00 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 19:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48605 | 19:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 19:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48595 | 19:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 19:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32900 | 19:16 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h32 | 19:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W45579 | 19:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 19:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
X48575 | 19:23 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h15 | 19:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 14m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
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