Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Oct

Cheapest price on 13 Oct

£38

Average ticket price on 13 Oct

£54

Fastest journey on 13 Oct

1 h 50 m

Average journey duration on 13 Oct

1 h 50 m

Trains on 13 Oct

36

Distance

90 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.

Fast trains

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayG15127 · W34617
    9:001h54
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:54Didcot Parkway (DID)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15129 · G14939
    9:591h55
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:54Didcot Parkway (DID)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15131 · W34622
    10:591h53
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    12:52Didcot Parkway (DID)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15133 · G14940
    11:591h55
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    13:54Didcot Parkway (DID)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayG15128 · W34686
    9:302h08
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:38Didcot Parkway (DID)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 25m.

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 £10
Distance
90 km
Average train duration
1h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£34
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 25m
First train
4:04
Last train
22:22
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 £10

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ThameslinkW45428+Great Western RailwayW35069+Elizabeth lineC38422
Delayed
9:18 10:16Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
12:09 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15130 · G14959
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h07
12:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)		1 change
ThameslinkW45493+Great Western RailwayG14959+Elizabeth lineC3846110:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h50
12:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15131 · W3462210:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
12:52 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45548+Great Western RailwayW34884+Elizabeth lineC37363
On time
11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h55
13:01 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
ThameslinkW45425+Great Western RailwayW35071+Elizabeth lineC38505
On time
11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
13:09 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15132 · G14961
On time
11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
13:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)		1 change
ThameslinkW45467+Great Western RailwayG14961+Elizabeth lineC3854211:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h51
13:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15133 · G1494011:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h55
13:54 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45565+Great Western RailwayW34889+Elizabeth lineC3738212:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h56
14:02 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45434+Great Western RailwayW35073+Elizabeth lineC38581
On time
12:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
14:10 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15134 · G14963
On time
12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
14:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)		1 change
ThameslinkW45474+Great Western RailwayG14963+Elizabeth lineC3822812:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h51
14:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15135 · W3462912:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
14:52 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45372+Great Western RailwayW34894+Elizabeth lineC3729613:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h56
15:02 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45432+Great Western RailwayW35075+Elizabeth lineC38264
On time
13:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
15:10 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15136 · W3470613:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h09
15:38 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45476+Great Western RailwayW34706+Elizabeth lineC3830713:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h52
15:38 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15137 · W34632
On time
13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h55
15:54 Didcot Parkway (DID)		1 change
ThameslinkW45573+Elizabeth lineC37322+Great Western RailwayY1542714:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h57
16:03 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45423+Great Western RailwayG15031+Elizabeth lineC38349
On time
14:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
16:10 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15138 · W3471214:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h07
16:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45393+Great Western RailwayW34712+Elizabeth lineC38390
On time
14:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h50
16:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15139 · Y1529514:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h57
16:56 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45433+Great Western RailwayG15032+Elizabeth lineC38429
On time
15:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
17:10 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15140 · W3471915:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
17:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45470+Great Western RailwayW34719+Elizabeth lineC3847115:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h51
17:37 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15141 · G1494115:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h56
17:55 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45405+Great Western RailwayG15033+Elizabeth lineC37252
On time
16:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
18:09 Didcot Parkway (DID)		2 changes
Tuesday 13 October
Great Western RailwayG15126 · G149917:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h03
10:02 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45602+Elizabeth lineC38208+Great Western RailwayG149918:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h56
10:02 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45435+Elizabeth lineC37160+Great Western RailwayW350658:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
10:09 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW32874+Great Western RailwayG15513 · W346808:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h17
10:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45478+Elizabeth lineC38283+Great Western RailwayW346808:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h50
10:36 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15127 · W346179:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h54
10:54 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45413+Elizabeth lineC37315+Great Western RailwayW348749:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h57
11:03 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
ThameslinkW45424+Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayW350679:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h53
11:09 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15128 · W346869:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2h08
11:38 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45479+Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW346869:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h52
11:38 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15129 · G149399:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h55
11:54 Didcot Parkway (DID)1 change
ThameslinkW45375+Elizabeth lineC37340+Great Western RailwayW3487910:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h56
12:02 Didcot Parkway (DID)2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Great Western Railway as well as Thameslink or South Western Railway offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or South Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or South Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
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Train companies: Thameslink, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) trainsThameslink, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Didcot Parkway (DID) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£34
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Great Western Railway

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£48
South Western Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Learn more about South Western Railway

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 Thameslink Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£50
Thameslink frequency
5 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
Learn more about Thameslink

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) 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 Didcot Parkway (DID), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) covers a distance of 90 km and takes approximately 1h 25m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) is 90 km.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) leaves at 4:04.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) departs at 22:22.
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
There is no night train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).
Booking trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Didcot Parkway offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the English countryside, rivers, and fields, particularly as you approach the Oxfordshire area.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Didcot Parkway (DID)

Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Didcot Parkway (DID) trains use the London Paddington to Didcot Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Didcot Parkway (DID) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Didcot
Didcot ParkwayDidcot Parkway station, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStation forecourt.

Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services

Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Didcot Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Didcot Parkway. ATMs are available at Didcot Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Didcot Parkway.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Didcot Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Didcot Parkway: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Didcot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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