First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
52
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least one change.
C10175+
W45402
W45580+
C10181
C22566+
W45482
C10114+
W45491
C10162+
W45488
C10175+
W45402
C22566+
W45482
C10114+
W45491
C22583+
W45409
C10162+
W45488Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 68 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 28m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45430+ C10174 | Delayed 9:22 9:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45472+ C18636 | On time 10:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 11:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45402+ C10175 | 10:56 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 12:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45482+ C22566 | On time 11:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45436+ C18563 | Delayed 11:22 11:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 13:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45473+ C22593 | On time 12:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 13:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45399+ C10128 | Delayed 12:22 12:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 14:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45491+ C10114 | Delayed 12:52 13:26Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 14:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45431+ C10161 | Delayed 13:22 13:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 15:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45488+ C10162 | 14:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 15:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45406+ C10160 | Delayed 14:22 14:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 16:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45481+ C10185 | On time 15:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 16:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45410+ C18528 | Delayed 15:22 15:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 17:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45480+ C10178 | 16:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 17:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18670+ W32907 · W45570 | 16:29 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h36 | 18:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W45411+ C22578 | Delayed 16:22 16:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 18:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28325 · W45562 | 17:07 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h28 | 18:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45386+ C22585 | Delayed 16:52 17:24Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h20 | 18:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28327 · W45598 | 17:37 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 19:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45409+ C22583 | Delayed 17:22 17:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 19:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28329 · W45579 | 18:07 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 19:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45485+ C22584 | On time 18:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 19:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28331 · W45593 | 18:37 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 20:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45407+ C22577 | Delayed 18:22 18:56Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 20:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45483+ C22591 | On time 19:26 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 20:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18663+ G77308+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria | 19:37 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h53 | 21:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G27346+ G26265+ Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria | 19:56 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h42 | 21:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
C10181+ W45580 | 0:32 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h58 | 2:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18662+ W32981 | 4:05 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h59 | 6:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C10101+ W45471 | 5:20 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h24 | 6:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18669+ W32898+ C82334 | 5:31 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h39 | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C10098+ W45412 | 5:56 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h18 | 7:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18620+ W32917+ C82337 | 6:01 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h39 | 7:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C10180+ W45468 | 6:24 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h20 | 7:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28283 · W45418 | 6:35 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 8:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18605+ W32911+ G26153 | 6:41 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 8:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C18526+ W45427 | 6:45 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 8:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28285 · W45522 | 7:05 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 8:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18603+ G28268 | 7:11 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h33 | 8:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18603+ W32881+ G26158 | 7:11 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 8:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G28287 · W45610 | 7:35 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h19 | 8:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18602+ W32903+ G26160 | 7:41 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 9:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C10147+ W45401 | 7:45 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 9:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28289 · W45524 | 8:05 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 9:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18615+ W32880+ G26165 | 8:11 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 9:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C18527+ W45391 | 8:15 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 9:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28291 · W45520 | 8:35 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18616+ W32876+ G26168 | 8:41 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 10:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C18656+ W45408 | 8:45 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G28293 · W45523 | 9:05 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C18599+ W32889+ G26174 | 9:11 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h27 | 10:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C18494+ W45489 | 9:15 Hatfield station (HAT) | 1h29 | 10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 4:05 |
Last train 22:43 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hatfield station (HAT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Hatfield to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Hatfield station (HAT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hatfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hatfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Hatfield. ATMs are available at Hatfield.
Ticket office support is available at Hatfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hatfield: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hatfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hatfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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