The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Elephant & Castle (EPH) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y36978 · Y37238 | Delayed 06:08 06:06Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 06:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
Y36825 · Y36270 | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 07:10 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
Y36825+ Tube from London Bridge to Elephant & Castle | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 07:10 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
Y36033 · Y37484 | On time 06:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 07:20 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
Y36982 · Y37242 | On time 06:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 07:25 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
Y36829+ Tube from London Bridge to Elephant & Castle | On time 06:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 07:40 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 03:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 04:19 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 01:13 |
Last train 18:19 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Tube from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trainsThameslink, Southern, Tube trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Elephant & Castle (EPH) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Elephant & Castle (EPH)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 20:10 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- 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: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 1 and 4
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 20:10 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- 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: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 1 and 4
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