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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
46 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
47 m
Trains on 17 Sept
22
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 22 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
W455960:010h48Gatwick Airport (GTW)0:49London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes- W455661:450h51Gatwick Airport (GTW)2:36London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
- W455834:200h46Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:06London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
- W455902:450h51Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:36London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
- W455780:420h54Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:36London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
- W455834:200h46Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:06London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
- W45424+
P903459:160h47Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:03London Charing Cross (CHX)£241One-way1 change - W45478+P855388:460h47Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:33London Charing Cross (CHX)£241One-way1 change
- W45479+P855519:460h47Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:33London Charing Cross (CHX)£241One-way1 change
- W455960:010h48Gatwick Airport (GTW)0:49London Blackfriars (BFR)£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average £23.
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 18m.
The journey is about 43m faster (38m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 vs £41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45420+P86934 | On time 6:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 6:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45398+P85508 | On time 6:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 7:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W32870+P87416 | On time 6:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 7:20 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
 C83034+ Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | On time 6:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h53 | 7:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45541+P86958 | On time 6:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 7:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45465+P85512 | On time 6:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h47 | 7:33 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45605+P86983 | 7:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 7:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
 G77245+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h53 | 8:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45437+P85518 | 7:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 8:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W32879+P87425 | 7:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h00 | 8:19 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| C83038+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 7:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h56 | 8:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45602+P87034 | 8:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h49 | 8:55 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| G77253+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 8:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h53 | 9:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45435+P85531 | 8:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h50 | 9:06 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W32874+P87437 | 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h02 | 9:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| C83047+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 8:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h55 | 9:21 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45403+P87060 | 8:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 9:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| G26357+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 21:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h01 | 22:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| W45531+P87147 | 21:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 21:54 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| G77354+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 21:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h58 | 22:08 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| C82474+W32983+P85826 | 21:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h57 | 22:10 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| C82474+Tube from London Victoria to London Charing Cross | 21:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 22:12 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
| W45596 | 0:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h48 | 0:49 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45578 | 0:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 1:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45566 | 1:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h51 | 2:36 London Blackfriars (BFR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 29m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 1:45 |
Last train 23:42 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) 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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