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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
3
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Elephant & Castle (EPH) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
8:060h49London Gatwick Airport8:55Elephant & Castle (EPH)£171One-way0 changes- 8:360h49London Gatwick Airport9:25Elephant & Castle (EPH)£171One-way0 changes
- 8:491h06London Gatwick Airport9:55Elephant & Castle (EPH)£181One-way0 changes
- 8:060h49London Gatwick Airport8:55Elephant & Castle (EPH)£171One-way0 changes
- 8:360h49London Gatwick Airport9:25Elephant & Castle (EPH)£171One-way0 changes
- 8:491h06London Gatwick Airport9:55Elephant & Castle (EPH)£181One-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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 37 km
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1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m 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 today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 18:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0h55 | 19:20 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 April | |||||
| 8:06 London Gatwick Airport | 0h49 | 8:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:36 London Gatwick Airport | 0h49 | 9:25 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:49 London Gatwick Airport | 1h06 | 9:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 49m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 8:06 |
Last train 18:25 |
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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 £8. 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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