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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£66
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 22 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 5 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 36 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.
8:335h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:08London Gatwick Airport£321One-way0 changes- 17:335h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)23:09London Gatwick Airport£501One-way0 changes
- 7:335h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:08London Gatwick Airport£751One-way0 changes
- 8:085h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:08London Gatwick Airport£751One-way0 changes
19:515h05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0:56London Gatwick Airport£971One-way0 changes
- 8:085h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:08London Gatwick Airport£751One-way0 changes
- 19:515h05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0:56London Gatwick Airport£971One-way0 changes
- 8:335h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:08London Gatwick Airport£321One-way0 changes
- 7:335h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:08London Gatwick Airport£751One-way0 changes
- 17:335h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)23:09London Gatwick Airport£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 314 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £104.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 21m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (3h 28m by train vs 4h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £78 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.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h35 | 13:08 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h00 | 13:08 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h35 | 14:08 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 13:33. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 13:33 |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Gatwick Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Gatwick Airport
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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