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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for London Waterloo (WAT) 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 38 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 38 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 19:36 London Gatwick Airport | 1h01 | 20:37 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
| 07:02 London Gatwick Airport | 0h49 | 07:51 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:06 London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 09:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:16 London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 09:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:32 London Gatwick Airport | 0h47 | 13:19 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:46 London Gatwick Airport | 0h59 | 13:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Southern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Southern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
- 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 Waterloo (WAT).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 44m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouthern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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