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Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Thameslink

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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
SouthernW36166
08:021h00
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:02London Kings Cross (KGX)
£291One-way
1 change
Cheapest
SouthernW35725
08:130h58
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:11London Kings Cross (KGX)
£291One-way
1 change
Gatwick ExpressW37970
08:100h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:07London Kings Cross (KGX)
£381One-way
1 change

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Southern
W36166
SouthernW36166		08:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1h00 09:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Gatwick Express
W37970
Gatwick ExpressW37970		08:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h57 09:07 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Southern
W35725
SouthernW35725		08:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0h58 09:11 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change

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Train times from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

57 m

Average

58 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

42 km

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Gatwick ExpressW37970
08:100h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:07London Kings Cross (KGX)
£381One-way
1 change
SouthernW35725
08:130h58
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:11London Kings Cross (KGX)
£291One-way
1 change
SouthernW36166
08:021h00
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:02London Kings Cross (KGX)
£291One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.
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 £8
Distance
41 km
Average train duration
1h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
50
Direct trains
50
Train providers
3
Fastest train
57m
First train
07:02
Last train
20:26
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 £8

Train providers: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

You can travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express for as low as £16. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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.

Train information from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16
  • Thameslink frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 51 min   to travel the 25 mile long trip, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 04: 19. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 21: 26.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 4 direct trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Thameslink, Southern or Gatwick Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Kings Cross (KGX) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 26.
A day trip to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 51 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train is September.
You have options as you can travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Kings Cross (KGX)

Crawley
London
The major train station for departures in Crawley is Gatwick Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gatwick Airport for your trip from Crawley to London.
Gatwick AirportWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Costa Coffee
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Public transport options for Gatwick Airport
  • 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
Gatwick AirportWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Costa Coffee
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport
  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
  • Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Public transport options for Gatwick Airport
  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in London is London Kings Cross. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Kings Cross for your journey to London from Crawley.
London Kings CrossWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
  • Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
  • Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Giraffe World Kitchen
  • Black Sheep Coffee
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Leon
  • Pret a Manger
  • Wasabi
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
  • Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
  • St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
  • Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
  • Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Public transport options for London Kings Cross
  • Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
  • Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
  • Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
  • Metro: N/A

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