London Gatwick Airport to London train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London

Showing times and prices for 21 May

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

29 m

Average duration

29 m

Trains per day

118

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London 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 will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 118 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London every day 117 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 29 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.

  • ThameslinkW45633
    1:450h50
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    2:35London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW45635
    3:450h50
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    4:35London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW45614
    4:200h45
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    5:05London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW45624
    2:450h50
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    3:35London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW45643
    0:420h53
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    1:35London Blackfriars (BFR)
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 39 km

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Train
Coach

£16

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 54m

Average total duration

1h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Thameslink

Most popular train company

National Express

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to London train times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London trains for today, Wednesday 20 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SouthernG2635120:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h36
20:38 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4549620:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
20:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4557220:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
20:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7734820:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
20:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8246420:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
20:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32918
On time
20:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
21:00 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG2648720:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
20:58 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4538120:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
21:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8291220:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
21:05 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45540
On time
20:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
21:05 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7735120:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
21:09 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8246820:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
21:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4546920:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
21:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32909
On time
20:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
21:30 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
SouthernG2647120:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
21:28 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2635721:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
21:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3298321:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
21:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45531
On time
21:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
21:35 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7735421:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
21:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8247421:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
21:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3292821:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
22:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2647421:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
21:58 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8292221:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
22:06 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45528
On time
21:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
22:05 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4539421:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
22:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3293421:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
22:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2647921:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
22:28 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2636322:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h36
22:38 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45543
On time
22:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
22:35 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7736022:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
22:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8248622:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
22:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3293522:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
23:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2648122:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
22:59 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2637023:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
23:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45550
On time
23:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
23:35 London Bridge (LBG)
0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7736623:12 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h28
23:40 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8294323:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h45
0:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4562923:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
0:20 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4562223:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h58
0:36 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2611323:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
0:40 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456360:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
0:50 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456430:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h53
1:35 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456331:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
2:35 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456242:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
3:35 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456353:45 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
4:35 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456144:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h45
5:05 London Blackfriars (BFR)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329534:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h44
5:26 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329625:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
5:54 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC933095:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h56
6:23 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329725:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
6:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG261495:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
6:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressC829605:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h36
6:17 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG282565:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
6:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC82774+ThameslinkG282565:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h40
6:30 London Bridge (LBG)1 change
SouthernC827745:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
6:25 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG27016_C932005:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
6:49 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG261155:57 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
6:30 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329416:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
6:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454206:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
6:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772356:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
6:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG261516:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
6:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW453986:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
6:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW328706:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
7:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77119_C932016:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
7:19 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC830346:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
6:59 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC027676:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
7:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455416:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
7:05 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772406:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
7:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC825056:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
7:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329086:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h46
7:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454656:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
7:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77120_C932026:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
7:49 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkC027747:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
7:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW328797:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
8:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77121_C932037:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
8:19 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC830387:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
7:59 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456007:28 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h52
8:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC827837:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
8:06 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456067:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
8:05 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772487:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
8:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC823407:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
8:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454907:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
8:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329027:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
8:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC830427:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
8:29 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456018:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h49
8:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG26282
On time
8:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
8:36 London Victoria (VIC)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW456028:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
8:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772538:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
8:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC823448:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
8:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454358:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
8:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW328748:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
9:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77124_C932058:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
9:19 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC830478:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
8:59 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC827928:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
9:06 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329408:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
9:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454038:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
9:05 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772568:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
9:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC823498:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
9:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454788:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
9:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329068:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
9:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77127_C932068:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
9:49 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG880468:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h37
9:32 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329799:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
9:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG262879:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
9:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454139:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
9:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772619:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
9:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC823549:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
9:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454249:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
9:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW328759:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
10:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG77128_G269769:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h57
10:19 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG880519:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
9:58 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC828029:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
10:06 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW329459:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
10:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW455359:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
10:05 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG772649:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
10:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC823589:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
10:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW454799:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
10:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW328959:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
10:30 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG263939:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h33
10:29 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2629210:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h39
10:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3294310:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
10:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4537510:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
10:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG2706310:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
10:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8236310:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
10:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4542810:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
10:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3287110:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h41
11:00 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2639610:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
10:58 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2640311:26 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h35
12:01 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3297011:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
12:20 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8282211:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h36
12:08 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4552111:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
12:05 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7728111:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
12:11 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8237711:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
12:15 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2642814:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
15:28 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2632115:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
15:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3297515:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
15:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3297815:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
15:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7730915:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
15:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8241315:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
15:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3295517:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
17:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2633217:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
17:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG2827217:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
17:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7732517:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
17:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8243317:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
17:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4542917:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
17:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
SouthernG2633818:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h34
18:36 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW3295418:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h48
18:50 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4561118:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
18:35 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
Gatwick ExpressG7733318:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h31
18:41 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
SouthernC8244318:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h32
18:45 London Victoria (VIC)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4540418:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
18:45 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW4547519:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h29
20:15 London Bridge (LBG)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 29m.

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
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
29m
First train
5:02
Last train
23:35
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from London Gatwick Airport to London trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London 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 Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£10
Southern frequency
6 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 Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£11
Thameslink frequency
7 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 Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£19
Gatwick Express frequency
2 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.

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to London train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to London covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 29m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from London Gatwick Airport to London is 39 km.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport to London leaves at 5:02.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport to London departs at 23:35.
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Gatwick Airport to London.
Yes, there is a direct train between London Gatwick Airport and London. The service operates 14 times per day, provided by Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern.
To get from London Gatwick Airport to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Gatwick Airport to London.
The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport to London is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from London Gatwick Airport to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Gatwick Airport to London offers a mix of urban and suburban views, passing through areas like Croydon and Clapham Junction. While not traditionally scenic, it provides glimpses of the English countryside and cityscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London Gatwick Airport to London is feasible. The journey takes 29m and the distance is 39 km. Trains run every 15 minutes per day.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
Yes, you can take the train from London Gatwick Airport to London.

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