The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 trains that leave Preston Park (PRP) for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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 coach and train for Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 35 km
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Live departures
Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:56 Preston Park (PRP) | 0h27 | 07:23 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:02 Preston Park (PRP) | 0h33 | 09:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:56 Preston Park (PRP) | 0h27 | 11:23 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:02 Preston Park (PRP) | 0h33 | 13:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 27m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Preston Park (PRP) and London Gatwick Airport from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston Park (PRP) to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston Park (PRP) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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