The average train between Central London and Gatwick takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Central London 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 30 minutes between Central London and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Gatwick station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Central London to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brentford station.
Central London to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Central London and Gatwick is 37.2 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Brentford to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 51 min.
