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Trip Overview

The average train between Charing Cross and Gatwick Airport takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

41 min
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Charing Cross and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink39 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink6h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink51 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink42 min • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink38 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 42 min.

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