The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond station (RMD) 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 Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Richmond station (RMD) for London Gatwick Airport 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 35 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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 Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 35 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:03 Richmond station (RMD) | 0h53 | 06:56 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:49 Richmond station (RMD) | 1h00 | 09:49 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 48m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 15:33 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Richmond station (RMD) and London Gatwick Airport from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Richmond station (RMD) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond station (RMD) 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 Richmond station (RMD) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- 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: The toilets are located in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
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