The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT)
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) 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 Hatfield station (HAT) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Hatfield station (HAT) 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 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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 for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 68 km
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£30 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 06:17 Hatfield station (HAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h24 | 08:10 Hatfield station (HAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 13:19. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 13:19 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hatfield station (HAT) 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: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hatfield station (HAT) 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 Hatfield station (HAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Hatfield station (HAT)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern 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: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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