The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) 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 Lewisham (LEW) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Lewisham (LEW) 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 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 Lewisham (LEW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 36 km
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1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) trains for tomorrow, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:06 London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 08:31 Lewisham (LEW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:36 London Gatwick Airport | 1h54 | 09:30 Lewisham (LEW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW)
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 47m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 03:43 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Lewisham (LEW) from £11. 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 Lewisham (LEW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Lewisham (LEW) 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 Lewisham (LEW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Lewisham (LEW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:50 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:10 - 20:50 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct access via lift to platforms 1,3 & 4 from subway. Step free access to platform 2 via booking hall and lift to platform 3.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt/ booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 + 3 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 2/3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: left of entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, to the right of the station exit.
- Metro: DLR
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:50 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:10 - 20:50 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct access via lift to platforms 1,3 & 4 from subway. Step free access to platform 2 via booking hall and lift to platform 3.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt/ booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 + 3 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 2/3 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: left of entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, to the right of the station exit.
- Metro: DLR
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