The average train between British Museum and Gatwick takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from British Museum to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between British Museum and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from British Museum is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Rd and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from British Museum to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from British Museum station and arriving at Gatwick station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
British Museum to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon station.
British Museum to Gatwick train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your British Museum to Gatwick train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between British Museum and Gatwick is 39.4 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 39 min.