Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

1 h 43 m

Average duration

1 h 43 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

59 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Rainham (Kent) (RAI) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.

Southeastern
08:251h43
Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
10:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£411One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 59 km

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Train
Coach

£35

Average Price

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

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Live departures

Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southeasternP19767+thameslinkY36848
On time
08:05 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
1h39
09:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
southeasternP19800+thameslinkY36852
On time
08:19 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
1h55
10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
southeasternP19547 · P19255+london_overgroundG19859+southernY29658
On time
08:25 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
2h24
10:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4 changes
southeasternP19547 · P19766+thameslinkY36852
On time
08:25 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
1h49
10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
southeasternP19547+southernY28889
On time
08:25 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
1h54
10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
southeasternP19545+southernY28129
On time
08:53 Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
1h45
10:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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Trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £15 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 £15
Distance
59 km
Average train duration
1h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 39m
First train
05:05
Last train
08:25
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 £15

Train companies: Southeastern from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Rainham (Kent) (RAI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£41
Southeastern frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
FAQs
Booking trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 59 km.
To get from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The train journey from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) covers a distance of 59 km and takes approximately 1h 39m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The first train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 5:05.
The last train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) departs at 8:25.
Trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Yes, you can take the train from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
There is no night train service from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Rainham (Kent) (RAI) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Rainham
London
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: in front of station & car park
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Rainham (Kent)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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