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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
52 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.
7:240h50Elephant & Castle (EPH)8:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£131One-way0 changes- 8:040h50Elephant & Castle (EPH)8:54Gatwick Airport (GTW)£161One-way0 changes
- 0:250h57Elephant & Castle (EPH)1:22Gatwick Airport (GTW)£171One-way0 changes
- 8:040h50Elephant & Castle (EPH)8:54Gatwick Airport (GTW)£161One-way0 changes
- 7:240h50Elephant & Castle (EPH)8:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£131One-way0 changes
- 0:250h57Elephant & Castle (EPH)1:22Gatwick Airport (GTW)£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 38 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 40m faster (43m by train vs 1h 23m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£18 vs £21). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:25 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0h57 | 1:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:24 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0h50 | 8:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:04 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0h50 | 8:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 07:14. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 39m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 7:14 |
Last train 7:14 |
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Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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: Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
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