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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Showing times and prices for 19 Sept
Cheapest
£29
Average
£32
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:200h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:280h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:090h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:030h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:00Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£381One-way
1 change
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge
08:141h00
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£381One-way
1 change
Train timetableLondon Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 19 September
Gatwick Express
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:030h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:00Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
Thameslink
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge
08:041h00
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
Southern
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:090h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
Thameslink
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge
08:141h00
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
Southern
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:200h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
Southern
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:280h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
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Train times from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Showing times and prices for 19 Sept
Fastest Journey
57 m
Average
58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
41 km
To travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you need to make at least one change.
Fastest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:030h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:00Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£381One-way
1 change
Fastest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:280h57
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:200h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria
08:090h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£291One-way
1 change
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge
08:141h00
London Kings Cross (KGX)09:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£381One-way
1 change
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Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
 Distance | 25 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 44 min |
 Average train ticket price | £27 (€31) |
 Train frequency | 51 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 44 direct trains a day |
 Train companies | Thameslink or Southern |
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 25 miles long route taking on average 44 min with our travel partners like Thameslink or Southern. Normally, there are 51 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £14, but the average price of train tickets is £27.
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express trains London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
For as little as £27 you can travel by train between London Kings Cross (KGX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
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.
London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information with Thameslink:
- Average Duration: 43 min
- Cheapest Price: £30
- Thameslink frequency: 35 a day
FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train
FAQs: Travel by train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 44 min to travel the 25 mile long route, with around there are 51 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 05: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 32.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 44 direct trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a train with Thameslink or Southern. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Kings Cross (KGX) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 32.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Kings Cross (KGX) is worth doing with a journey time of 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a train or coach.
Trains departing from London Kings Cross
Distance from London Kings Cross to city center
2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36
How to get to this station?
Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 30 minutes. Take the Southeastern line from St Pancras International to Stratford International, then take the DLR line to the airport.Amenities at station
Wifi
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
Located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Taxi
Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Lockers
Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08: 00 until 21: 00.
Shopping
Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. Clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Dining
Caffè Nero | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Upper Crust | Giraffe World Kitchen | Black Sheep Coffee | Hotel Chocolat | Leon | Pret a Manger | Wasabi | & more
Information Desk
Located near the main entrance.
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
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