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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 04 Oct

Cheapest

£22

Average

£23

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

Cheapest

G50839

21:061h01

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

22:07London Waterloo (WAT)

£221One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G50876

08:060h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:05London Waterloo (WAT)

£221One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G50533

08:160h59

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:15London Waterloo (WAT)

£221One-way

1 change

Cheapest

G54141

21:191h13

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

22:32London Waterloo (WAT)

£221One-way

1 change

C34888

08:020h49

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

08:51London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 October

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Southern C34888	08:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h49	08:51 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Thameslink G50876	08:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h59	09:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Southern P85193	08:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h49	09:02 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Thameslink G50533	08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h59	09:15 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Southern G38853	21:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h47	21:49 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Thameslink G50839	21:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h01	22:07 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Southern P85274	21:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h45	21:58 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Thameslink G54141	21:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1h13	22:32 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
Southern G38971	21:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	0h44	22:10 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
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Train times from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 04 Oct

Fastest Journey

44 m

Average

54 m

Trains per day

Distance

39 km

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

Fastest

G38971

21:260h44

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

22:10London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

P85274

21:130h45

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

21:58London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

G38853

21:020h47

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

21:49London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

C34888

08:020h49

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

08:51London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

P85193

08:130h49

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

09:02London Waterloo (WAT)

£241One-way

1 change

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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Distance	24 miles
Average train duration	46 min
Average train ticket price	£21 (€23)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Thameslink or Southern

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) cover the 24 miles long journey taking on average 46 min with our travel partners like Thameslink or Southern. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £14, but the average price of train tickets is £21.

Train providers: Thameslink and Southern trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT)

You can travel by train to London Waterloo (WAT) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Thameslink and Southern for as low as £13. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 59 min
Cheapest Price: £13

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 Waterloo (WAT) train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £28
Southern frequency: 18 a day

FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT).

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) is 46 min to travel the 24 mile long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 07: 37. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 23: 01.

For the best Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Thameslink or Southern. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 01.

A day trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing with a journey time of 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo

Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone

+44 3451652030

Distance from London Waterloo to city center

1.2 miles (2 km)

How to get to this station?

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis Budget | Europcar

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank. | Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users. | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes