The cheapest and fastest trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Elephant & Castle (EPH) for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
8:041h00Elephant & Castle (EPH)9:04London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes
9:200h54Elephant & Castle (EPH)10:14London Gatwick Airport£271One-way0 changes
9:200h54Elephant & Castle (EPH)10:14London Gatwick Airport£271One-way0 changes
8:041h00Elephant & Castle (EPH)9:04London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 37 km
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1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:54 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0h50 | 18:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 8:04 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1h00 | 9:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:20 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0h54 | 10:14 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 50m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 6:24 |
Last train 17:54 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Elephant & Castle (EPH) and London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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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