The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) 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 Hackney Central (HKC) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Hackney Central (HKC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 Hackney Central (HKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h21 | 06:34 Hackney Central (HKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC)
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 02:45 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Central (HKC) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hackney Central (HKC) from £6. 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 Hackney Central (HKC) train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hackney Central (HKC)
- 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 07:15 - 10:0013:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:15 - 16:00
- Car Park: Amhurst Road
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to ticket office and Platform 2 (eastbound) only. Access to Platform 1 (westbound) is via footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop T in Amhurst Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop K in Amhurst Road for westbound services to Camden Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 10:0013:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:15 - 16:00
- Car Park: Amhurst Road
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to ticket office and Platform 2 (eastbound) only. Access to Platform 1 (westbound) is via footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket machine is accessible to wheelchair users
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop T in Amhurst Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop K in Amhurst Road for westbound services to Camden Road
