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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£69
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£69
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 54 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Midlands Airport 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 East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
9:502h54East Midlands Airport12:44London Gatwick Airport£691One-way0 changes
- 9:502h54East Midlands Airport12:44London Gatwick Airport£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 201 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £111.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 47m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £111 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 East Midlands Airport | 2h54 | 12:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:47, the last at 07:47. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 7:47 |
Last train 7:47 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between East Midlands Airport and London Gatwick Airport from £21. 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 Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport 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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