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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)
Showing times and prices for 16 Jun
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets
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.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Fast trains
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) you need to make at least one change.
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P0793109:161h00
Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:16London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36057+P0794809:191h10
Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:29London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36049+P0670608:191h11
Gatwick Airport (GTW)09:30London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y37003+P0693709:060h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:03London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36997+P0692108:360h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)09:33London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y37003+P0693709:060h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:03London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36997+P0692108:360h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)09:33London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36841+P0678208:160h57
Gatwick Airport (GTW)09:13London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y37184+P0781108:060h58
Gatwick Airport (GTW)09:04London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Y36850+P0793109:161h00
Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:16London Paddington (PAD)
£221One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m.
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£21 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m average duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
Showing trains for today, Sunday 15 June
Last updated at 02:19
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y11485+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | On time 06:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 08:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
 Y28567+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | On time 06:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h18 | 08:08 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
 Y28650+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | On time 06:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 08:23 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
| Y11486+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | On time 07:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 08:33 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
| Y11496+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | On time 07:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h46 | 08:55 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
| Y28569+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | On time 07:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h13 | 08:33 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
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 £9
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 23:06 |
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 £9
Train providers: Tube, Thameslink and Southern trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD)
Travel to London Paddington (PAD) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £14 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: £14
- Thameslink frequency: 27 a day
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 £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Paddington (PAD) is £21; 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Paddington (PAD)
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Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Car Rental
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
- Located inside the main terminal.
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
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Car Rental
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
- Located inside the main terminal.
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
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