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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for London Waterloo East (WAE) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 39 km
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1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 28 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 01:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h50 | 05:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 05:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h15 | 07:24 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h10 | 07:20 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h54 | 07:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 15:06. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 43m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 03:13 |
Last train 15:06 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo East (WAE) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 London Waterloo East (WAE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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