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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
49 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.
8:450h49London Charing Cross (CHX)9:34London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes
- 8:450h49London Charing Cross (CHX)9:34London Gatwick Airport£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£23 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £23.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 6m.
The journey is about 41m faster (38m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 vs £40). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C82879+ Tube from London Charing Cross to London Victoria | 17:02 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h53 | 17:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
 G77252+Tube from London Charing Cross to London Victoria | 17:07 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h51 | 17:58 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W45570+ P85404 | 17:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h50 | 18:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W45411+P87643 | 17:26 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h48 | 18:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G26335+Tube from London Charing Cross to London Victoria | 17:32 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h53 | 18:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G77260+Tube from London Charing Cross to London Victoria | 17:37 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0h53 | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Southern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 28m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 14:45 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and London Gatwick Airport 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: London Charing Cross (CHX) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) 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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