The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£16
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£16
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
48 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
50 m
Trains on 29 Aug
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 2 trains from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.
9:060h48London Gatwick Airport9:54Elephant & Castle (EPH)£161One-way0 changes
5:190h51London Gatwick Airport6:10Elephant & Castle (EPH)£161One-way0 changes
9:060h48London Gatwick Airport9:54Elephant & Castle (EPH)£161One-way0 changes
5:190h51London Gatwick Airport6:10Elephant & Castle (EPH)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 37 km
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1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:19 London Gatwick Airport | 0h51 | 6:10 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:06 London Gatwick Airport | 0h48 | 9:54 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) by coach or train
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 21:49, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 21:49 |
Last train 21:49 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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