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The cheapest and fastest trains from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£21

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£32

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 31 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 39 m

Trains on 18 Sept

5

Distance

80 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester 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 Winchester to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

To travel from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.

  • South Western RailwayL78756+SouthernC82800
    8:191h36
    Winchester station (WIN)
    9:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £211One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL78760+SouthernG26392
    8:481h31
    Winchester station (WIN)
    10:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79928+SouthernG26174
    8:551h43
    Winchester station (WIN)
    10:38Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL78764+SouthernC82810
    9:191h37
    Winchester station (WIN)
    10:56Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £251One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79358+SouthernG26399+CrossCountryG00858
    9:331h46
    Winchester station (WIN)
    11:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £701One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Winchester to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a coach costs an average of £38.

Distance: 80 km

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Coach
Driving

£35

Average Price

Cheapest

£38

Average Price

£17

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

South Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport is a train with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport:

A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £38.

The fastest way to travel from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Winchester and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.33. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Winchester to London Gatwick Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Winchester to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
South Western RailwayL80471+SouthernC82334
On time
5:19 Winchester station (WIN)
1h51
7:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL80471 · L83850+Great Western RailwayG15089
On time
5:19 Winchester station (WIN)
2h35
7:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00847+South Western RailwayL79311+SouthernG26276
On time
5:31 Winchester station (WIN)
1h47
7:18 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00847+South Western RailwayL79311 · L83850+Great Western RailwayG15089
On time
5:31 Winchester station (WIN)
2h23
7:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3 changes
South Western RailwayL78743+SouthernC82780
On time
6:17 Winchester station (WIN)
1h39
7:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL78869 · L81629+SouthernG26385
On time
6:48 Winchester station (WIN)
2h01
8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79916 · L81597+Great Western RailwayG15090
On time
6:55 Winchester station (WIN)
2h00
8:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79919 · L83867+Great Western RailwayG15091
On time
7:25 Winchester station (WIN)
1h59
9:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL78871 · L81647+SouthernG26389
On time
7:48 Winchester station (WIN)
2h01
9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL78756+SouthernC82800
On time
8:19 Winchester station (WIN)
1h36
9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL78760+SouthernG26392
On time
8:48 Winchester station (WIN)
1h31
10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79928+SouthernG26174
On time
8:55 Winchester station (WIN)
1h43
10:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79928 · L79567+Great Western RailwayG15093
On time
8:55 Winchester station (WIN)
2h00
10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL78764+SouthernC82810
On time
9:19 Winchester station (WIN)
1h37
10:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
South Western RailwayL78764 · L83889+Great Western RailwayG15094
On time
9:19 Winchester station (WIN)
2h06
11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00858+South Western RailwayL79358+SouthernG26399
On time
9:33 Winchester station (WIN)
1h46
11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79934 · L79587+Great Western RailwayG15095
On time
9:54 Winchester station (WIN)
2h01
11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL80195+SouthernG26402
On time
10:18 Winchester station (WIN)
1h31
11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
CrossCountryG00861+South Western RailwayL79369+SouthernG26406
On time
10:32 Winchester station (WIN)
1h47
12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL80201+SouthernG26409
On time
11:18 Winchester station (WIN)
1h31
12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
CrossCountryG00866+South Western RailwayL79380+SouthernG26413
On time
11:32 Winchester station (WIN)
1h47
13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79946 · L79625+Great Western RailwayG15099
On time
11:53 Winchester station (WIN)
2h02
13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL80207+SouthernG26416
On time
12:18 Winchester station (WIN)
1h31
13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 change
CrossCountryG00875+South Western RailwayL79392+SouthernG26420
On time
12:32 Winchester station (WIN)
1h47
14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL79952 · L79644+Great Western RailwayG15101
On time
12:55 Winchester station (WIN)
2h00
14:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 changes
South Western RailwayL80217+SouthernG2642313:18 Winchester station (WIN)
1h31
14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport

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Trains from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 14:31. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
80 km
Average train duration
1h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 31m
First train
4:19
Last train
14:31
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Winchester and London Gatwick Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£21
South Western Railway frequency
50 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£40
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Winchester to London Gatwick Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £35.
The train journey from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport covers a distance of 80 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport is 80 km.
The first train from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4:19.
The last train from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport departs at 14:31.
Trains from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport.
To get from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport offers scenic views of the English countryside, passing through picturesque landscapes and charming towns along the way.
Yes, a day trip from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport is feasible. The journey takes 1h 31m and covers 80 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Winchester to London Gatwick Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Winchester and London Gatwick Airport

Most Winchester to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Winchester to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Winchester and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Winchester
Arrival train stations in London
WinchesterWinchester station, Station Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TJ+44 345 600 0650WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Winchester from Winchester city centre

Bus1, N1 · 1m · £2 · every ~3 min

Winchester train station facilities and services

Winchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Winchester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Winchester. ATMs are available at Winchester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Winchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Winchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Winchester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Winchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients), 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.

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