The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester 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 Winchester will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Winchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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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Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 80 km
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£37 Average Price | £28 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Winchester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Winchester trains for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:29 London Gatwick Airport | 1h44 | 20:13 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
![]() | 08:43 London Gatwick Airport | 1h49 | 10:32 Winchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 06:55 |
Last train 20:32 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Winchester from £16. 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 Winchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Winchester 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 Winchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Winchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
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