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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

£21

Average

£22

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

Cheapest

G50876

08:060h58

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:04London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G50533

08:160h56

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:12London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G54038

08:181h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:29London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G50689

08:360h56

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:32London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

P85589

08:251h06

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:31London Paddington (PAD)

£291One-way

1 change

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Thameslink G50876 Thameslink \| G50876	08:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h58	09:04 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Thameslink G50533 Thameslink \| G50533	08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h56	09:12 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Thameslink G54038 Thameslink \| G54038	08:18 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h11	09:29 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Southern P85589 Southern \| P85589	08:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h06	09:31 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Thameslink G50689 Thameslink \| G50689	08:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h56	09:32 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
Gatwick Express P86408 Gatwick Express \| P86408	08:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h03	09:43 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
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Train times from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

56 m

Average

1 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

40 km

To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

G50533

08:160h56

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:12London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

Fastest

G50689

08:360h56

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:32London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

G50876

08:060h58

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:04London Paddington (PAD)

£211One-way

1 change

P86408

08:401h03

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:43London Paddington (PAD)

£371One-way

1 change

P85589

08:251h06

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:31London Paddington (PAD)

£291One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Take a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) and enjoy the approximately 40 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

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

40 km

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

50m

First train

01:46

Last train

23:42

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Tube, Thameslink and Southern trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)

Travel to London Paddington (PAD) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £13 with Omio’s train partners Tube, Thameslink and Southern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

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 Paddington (PAD) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 43 min
Cheapest Price: £13
Thameslink frequency: 27 a day

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.

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £28
Southern frequency: 23 a day

Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD).

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) is £20; 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 Paddington (PAD) is 50 min to travel the 25 mile long trip, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 01: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 23: 42.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) you can take a train with Thameslink or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 42.

A day trip to London Paddington (PAD) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) by train is December.

You have options as you can travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Trains departing from Gatwick Airport

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center

29.3 miles (47.2 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

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

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick Airport
1 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside the station as well as on concourse.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.

Dining

Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's

Car Rentals

Information Desk

Located inside the main terminal.

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

Trains arriving to London Paddington

Address

Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Paddington to city center

3 miles (4.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

Nearest Airport

London Heathrow Airport
16 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

The Heathrow Express departs from the station every 15 minutes and drives directly to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located next to the ticket office.

Taxi

Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point | Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.

Lockers

Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth

Dining

Car Rentals

Virtuo Car Hire | Hertz

Information Desk

Located near Platform 1.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.