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.
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.

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38 min • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from London Charing Cross station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Charing Cross and Gatwick Airport is 39.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Gatwick Airport via London Bridge in around 42 min.