The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thornton Heath for London Gatwick Airport 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 27 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
23:190h34Thornton Heath23:53London Gatwick Airport£51One-way0 changes
23:190h34Thornton Heath23:53London Gatwick Airport£51One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 28m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 6:51 |
Last train 23:19 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Thornton Heath and London Gatwick Airport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thornton Heath to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornton Heath and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- 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: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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