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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strood station (SOO) 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 Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Strood station (SOO) 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 53 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
Live departures
Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:01 Strood station (SOO) | 1h43 | 08:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 09:47. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 09:47 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Strood station (SOO) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strood station (SOO) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Strood station (SOO) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:45 - 14:00 Sunday 08:15 - 15:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 from the side entrance for services away from London towards Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. Step free access via lift to platforms 2 and 3 for services to London and also onto the Medway Valley line stations. Stepped access to platforms 2 and 3 via the station subway. Step free interchange between platforms via the lift.
- 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 05:00 - 02:00 Saturday 05:00 - 02:00 Sunday 05:45 - 02:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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