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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 16 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
2:451h15London Gatwick Airport4:00Hendon station (HEN)£171One-way0 changes- 8:491h16London Gatwick Airport10:05Hendon station (HEN)£241One-way0 changes
- 2:451h15London Gatwick Airport4:00Hendon station (HEN)£171One-way0 changes
- 8:491h16London Gatwick Airport10:05Hendon station (HEN)£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare 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 an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Hendon station (HEN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 29m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £11 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
London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) 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 |
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| W45490 · W28979 | On time 7:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h04 | 8:50 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
| W32902 · C09994 | On time 7:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h16 | 9:05 Hendon station (HEN) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 2:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1h15 | 4:00 Hendon station (HEN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:16, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 47m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 8:16 |
Last train 20:46 |
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Train companies: Southern, London Overground, Thameslink, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) trainsSouthern, London Overground, Thameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Hendon station (HEN) 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 Hendon station (HEN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) 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 Hendon station (HEN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Hendon station (HEN)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Hendon station (HEN) trains use the London St Pancras International to Hendon station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Hendon station (HEN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hendon from Hendon city centre
Hendon is 11 km from Hendon city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendon train station facilities and services
Hendon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hendon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hendon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hendon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hendon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hendon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendon: 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.
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