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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Hampstead (WHD) 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 West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
5:441h12West Hampstead (WHD)6:56London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 5:441h12West Hampstead (WHD)6:56London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 43 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £14.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 28m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3:20 West Hampstead (WHD) | 1h11 | 4:31 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:09 West Hampstead (WHD) | 1h10 | 11:19 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 08:09. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 55m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 8:09 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, London Overground from West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport trainsThameslink, London Overground trains will get you between West Hampstead (WHD) 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: West Hampstead (WHD) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Hampstead (WHD) 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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