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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
54 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
58 m
Trains on 15 Sept
11
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) 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 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 11 trains from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
W455863:201h10West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)4:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes- W329815:100h54West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)6:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W455972:201h10West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)3:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W455844:201h11West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)5:31Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W455670:421h14West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)1:56Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W329815:100h54West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)6:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W455605:400h54West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)6:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- W455376:090h55West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)7:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
- C09964 · W454126:131h01West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)7:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way1 change
- W455754:421h05West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP)5:47Gatwick Airport (GTW)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09972 · W45399 | Delayed 12:24 13:17West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 0h57 | 13:33 13:33Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
| W45571 | 0:12 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h10 | 1:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45567 | 0:42 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h14 | 1:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45580 | On time 1:20 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h10 | 2:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45597 | On time 2:20 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h10 | 3:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45586 | On time 3:20 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h10 | 4:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45584 | On time 4:20 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h11 | 5:31 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45575 | 4:42 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h05 | 5:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W32981 | 5:10 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 0h54 | 6:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45560 | 5:40 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 0h54 | 6:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45537 | 6:09 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 0h55 | 7:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C09964 · W45412 | 6:13 West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) | 1h01 | 7:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of London Overground or Southern to find the best option for your trip from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London Overground or Southern to find the best option for your trip from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Journey information
Overview: Train from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 54m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 23:42 |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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FAQs: West Hampstead Thameslink (WHP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
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