The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ) 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 Willesden Junction (WIJ) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Willesden Junction (WIJ) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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 Willesden Junction (WIJ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ) 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 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h05 | 05:43 Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h59 | 06:42 Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0h56 | 09:09 Willesden Junction (WIJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ)
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: Southern, London Public Transportation (3), Thameslink, Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Willesden Junction (WIJ) trainsSouthern, London Public Transportation (3), Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Willesden Junction (WIJ) 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 Willesden Junction (WIJ) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Willesden Junction (WIJ)
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
- 24/7
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
- Located inside the main terminal.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:15 Saturday 06:30 - 20:15 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: A photo booth is located at the main (Old Oak Lane) ticket hall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Two lifts provide step-free access from the main (Old Oak Lane) entrance to all platforms. Please note: there is no step-free access at the Harrow Road entrance
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on Platform 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on Platform 3
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands are available outside the main (Old Oak Lane) and Harrow Road entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Served by London Buses routes 18, 220, 228, 266 and 487. All bus stops are clearly signed from the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: There is a frequent London Underground (Bakerloo line) service from this station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:15 Saturday 06:30 - 20:15 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: A photo booth is located at the main (Old Oak Lane) ticket hall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Two lifts provide step-free access from the main (Old Oak Lane) entrance to all platforms. Please note: there is no step-free access at the Harrow Road entrance
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on Platform 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on Platform 3
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands are available outside the main (Old Oak Lane) and Harrow Road entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Served by London Buses routes 18, 220, 228, 266 and 487. All bus stops are clearly signed from the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop N in Station Approach for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: There is a frequent London Underground (Bakerloo line) service from this station
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