Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 £25.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.

Thameslink
07:541h10
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
09:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£251One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
04:151h19
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
05:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£261One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 56 km

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Coach

£25

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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30m

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Live departures

Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink07:54 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
1h10
09:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
thameslink04:15 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS)
1h19
05:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
56 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
01:04
Last train
14:01
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£22
Thameslink frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
FAQs
The train distance from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 56 km.
Booking trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) covers a distance of 56 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Yes, there is a direct train between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW). The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To get from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 1:04.
The last train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) departs at 14:01.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
There is no night train service from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Borehamwood
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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