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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 21 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) 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 Wick (HKW) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW), including 4 direct services.
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 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
13:491h25Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:14Hackney Wick (HKW)£351One-way0 changes- 20:131h25Gatwick Airport (GTW)21:38Hackney Wick (HKW)£351One-way0 changes
- 4:181h19Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:37Hackney Wick (HKW)£361One-way0 changes
- 14:061h15Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:21Hackney Wick (HKW)£361One-way0 changes
- 14:061h15Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:21Hackney Wick (HKW)£361One-way0 changes
- 4:181h19Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:37Hackney Wick (HKW)£361One-way0 changes
- 13:491h25Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:14Hackney Wick (HKW)£351One-way0 changes
- 20:131h25Gatwick Airport (GTW)21:38Hackney Wick (HKW)£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 44 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW):
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Hackney Wick (HKW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 13m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 8:02 Hackney Wick (HKW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 17:15. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 3:41 |
Last train 17:15 |
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Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hackney Wick (HKW) 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 Hackney Wick (HKW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hackney Wick (HKW) 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 Hackney Wick (HKW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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