The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick South Terminal takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick South Terminal. 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 Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick South Terminal. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Gatwick South Terminal at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

39 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick South Terminal. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross (Station) station and arriving at Gatwick South Terminal station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick South Terminal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Charing Cross (Station) to Gatwick South Terminal train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Gatwick South Terminal is 39.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 40 min.