The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Kensington Olympia (KPA) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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 train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 38 km
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1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:26 London Gatwick Airport | 0h48 | 22:14 Kensington Olympia (KPA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 45m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 21:02 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Kensington Olympia (KPA) 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 Kensington Olympia (KPA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Kensington Olympia (KPA)
- Car Park: Olympia
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction
- Metro: London Underground District Line service operates from this station at weekends and on some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train and change at West Brompton for the District line.
- Car Park: Olympia
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction
- Metro: London Underground District Line service operates from this station at weekends and on some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train and change at West Brompton for the District line.
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