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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
56 km
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 3 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 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
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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£25 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:48 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 1h59 | 07:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:39 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 1h30 | 10:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:11 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 1h26 | 10:37 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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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.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 14:01. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 10m.
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 |
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.
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FAQs: Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) 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 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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