The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) 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 Hendon station (HEN) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Hendon station (HEN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 47 km
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£21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y36841 · Y37245 | On time 08:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h04 | 09:20 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
Y36049 · Y36277 | On time 08:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 09:35 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
Y36845 · Y37249 | On time 08:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h04 | 09:50 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
Y36053 · Y36281 | On time 08:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 10:05 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
Y36850 · Y37253 | Delayed 09:22 09:16Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h04 | 10:20 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
Y36057 · Y36287 | On time 09:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 10:35 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN)
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Hendon station (HEN) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Hendon station (HEN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
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