London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£17
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£17
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
35 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
35 m
Trains on 02 Nov
18
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 18 trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR), including 18 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 35 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR)

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
39 km
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
35m
First train
3:20
Last train
22:52
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Frequently asked questions about your London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

The cost of a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £18.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 35m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) is 39 km.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) leaves at 3:20.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) departs at 22:52.
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) run approximately 13 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between London Gatwick Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR). The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Thameslink.

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SouthernC82325+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Blackfriars
On time
8:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h18
9:20 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkW45460
On time
8:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
9:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45747
On time
8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
9:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18610
On time
8:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
9:40 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02760
On time
8:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
9:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernC82799+ThameslinkC02760
On time
9:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
9:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX186099:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
10:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45454
On time
9:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
10:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45742
On time
9:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
10:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18608
On time
9:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
10:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02756
On time
9:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
10:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26294+ThameslinkC02756
On time
10:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
10:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX18607
On time
10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
11:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45456
On time
10:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
11:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45779
On time
10:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
11:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18606
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
11:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02701
On time
10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
11:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26300+ThameslinkC02701
On time
11:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
11:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX18605
On time
11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
12:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45449
On time
11:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
12:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45801
On time
11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
12:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18604
On time
11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
12:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02562
On time
11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
12:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26306+ThameslinkC02562
On time
12:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
12:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX18603
On time
12:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
13:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45458
On time
12:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
13:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45792
On time
12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
13:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18602
On time
12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
13:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02707
On time
12:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
13:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26312+ThameslinkC02707
On time
13:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
13:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX18601
On time
13:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
14:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45444
On time
13:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
14:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45776
On time
13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
14:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02709
On time
13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
14:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18600
On time
13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
14:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC02703
On time
16:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
17:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkX18594
On time
16:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
17:41 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG26334+ThameslinkC02703
On time
17:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
17:56 London Blackfriars (BFR)
1 change
ThameslinkX18593
On time
17:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h42
18:11 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45448
On time
17:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
18:26 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45798
On time
17:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
18:30 London Blackfriars (BFR)
0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
36m
Cheapest Southern Price
£17
Southern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
35m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£16
Thameslink frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Gatwick Express

About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Gatwick Express Duration
42m
Cheapest Gatwick Express Price
£34
Gatwick Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Gatwick Airport and London Blackfriars (BFR)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).
There is no night train service from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) 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 London Blackfriars (BFR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from London Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars (BFR).

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