Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Showing times and prices for 05 May

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

46 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

38 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) you need to make at least one change.

  • SouthernW60108+London OvergroundP51540
    5:380h55
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    6:33Kensington Olympia (KPA)
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • SouthernW60016+London OvergroundP51543
    5:570h46
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    6:43Kensington Olympia (KPA)
    £201One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 38 km

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Most popular
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Coach

£17

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Southern

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National Express

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Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southernX31933+london_overgroundP5167415:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
16:32 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31911 · X31825+london_overgroundP5167915:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h02
16:57 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31886+london_overgroundP5168116:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
17:08 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31865 · X31782+london_overgroundP5168416:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
17:18 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31839+london_overgroundP51686
On time
16:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
17:32 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31818 · X31734+london_overgroundP5169116:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
17:55 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31794+london_overgroundP51693
On time
17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
18:08 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31773 · X31689+london_overgroundP5169517:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h54
18:19 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31747+london_overgroundP5169717:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
18:32 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31726 · X31642+london_overgroundP51701
On time
17:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h00
18:55 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
2 changes
southernX31702+london_overgroundP51703
On time
18:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
19:08 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31681 · X31597+london_overgroundP51705
On time
18:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
19:20 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
2 changes
southernX31656+london_overgroundP5170718:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
19:32 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31634 · X31549+london_overgroundP5170918:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h51
19:46 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31611+london_overgroundP51715
On time
19:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h15
20:28 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31589 · X31505+london_overgroundP5171519:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
20:28 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX53906+london_overgroundP51717
On time
19:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h02
20:45 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31541 · X31457+london_overgroundP5171819:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
20:58 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31518+london_overgroundP5172020:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
21:17 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31496 · X31410+london_overgroundP5172020:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
21:17 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX53901+london_overgroundP51721
On time
20:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
21:32 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX53897+london_overgroundP5172521:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h01
22:14 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31402 · X31322+london_overgroundP5172621:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
22:28 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31377+london_overgroundP5172821:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h16
22:59 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernX31355 · X31275+london_overgroundP5172821:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h04
22:59 Kensington Olympia (KPA)2 changes
southernX31333+london_overgroundP53209
On time
22:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h01
23:14 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
southernX31313 · X31233+london_overgroundP53213
On time
22:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
23:28 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
2 changes
southernX31291+london_overgroundP53217
On time
22:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
23:41 Kensington Olympia (KPA)
1 change
Tuesday 5 May
southernW60108+london_overgroundP515405:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h55
6:33 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change
southernW60016+london_overgroundP515435:57 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
6:43 Kensington Olympia (KPA)1 change

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Southern as well as Thameslink or Southern offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 44m.

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 £5
Distance
38 km
Average train duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
44m
First train
5:04
Last train
21:26
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £5

Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Kensington Olympia (KPA) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
£9
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

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 Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£29
Thameslink frequency
8 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

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 44m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is 38 km.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) leaves at 5:04.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) departs at 21:26.
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
To get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia offers views of the picturesque English countryside and charming suburban landscapes, but it's primarily a functional route rather than a scenic one.
Yes, a day trip from Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia is feasible. The journey takes 44m and covers 38 km. Trains run 9 times per day, making it convenient to travel back and forth within a day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Kensington Olympia (KPA).

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