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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 3 trains that leave York station (YRK) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.
6:103h20York station (YRK)9:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£531One-way0 changes- 7:015h03York station (YRK)12:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£751One-way0 changes
- 4:405h28York station (YRK)10:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)£851One-way0 changes
- 6:103h20York station (YRK)9:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£531One-way0 changes
- 7:015h03York station (YRK)12:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£751One-way0 changes
- 4:405h28York station (YRK)10:08Gatwick Airport (GTW)£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 318 km
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3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 4:40 York station (YRK) | 3h39 | 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:55 York station (YRK) | 3h24 | 9:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:00 York station (YRK) | 3h25 | 9:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:34 York station (YRK) | 3h30 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:13 York station (YRK) | 3h25 | 11:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 15:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York station (YRK) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York station (YRK) 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 York station (YRK) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
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Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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