London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 40 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 59 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.

Thameslink
11:360h53
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:29London Liverpool Street (LST)
£201One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
06:160h51
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
07:07London Liverpool Street (LST)
£201One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
08:160h50
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
09:06London Liverpool Street (LST)
£211One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
08:181h04
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
09:22London Liverpool Street (LST)
£211One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
15:060h59
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
16:05London Liverpool Street (LST)
£221One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 40 km

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Coach

£21

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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30m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 01:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslinkY37184+tfl_railP07699
On time
07:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
07:56 London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 change
thameslinkY36841+tfl_railP07712
On time
07:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
0h50
08:06 London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 change
thameslinkY36049+tfl_railP07734
On time
07:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h03
08:22 London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 change
southernY28877+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+tfl_railP06805
On time
07:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h11
08:36 London Liverpool Street (LST)
2 changes
southernY28877+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to London Liverpool Street
On time
07:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h16
08:41 London Liverpool Street (LST)
1 change
southernY11150+assertis_tubeTube from London Victoria to Whitechapel+tfl_railP07901
On time
07:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1h13
08:45 London Liverpool Street (LST)
2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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
40 km
Average train duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
46m
First train
04:19
Last train
22:52
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 providers: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST)

Travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from £14 with Omio’s train partners Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £14
  • Thameslink frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Liverpool Street (LST).
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Liverpool Street (LST)

London
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Liverpool Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
  • Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Liverpool Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
  • Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

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