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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 41 km
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1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 18:13 London Gatwick Airport | 0h58 | 19:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:26 London Gatwick Airport | 1h03 | 20:29 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
| 07:06 London Gatwick Airport | 1h00 | 08:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:06 London Gatwick Airport | 1h00 | 09:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1h43 | 10:28 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1h44 | 11:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train or coach
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southern or Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 58m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 06:36 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £5. 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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