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Chelsea to Gatwick Airport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelsea and Gatwick Airport takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Chelsea 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.

27 min
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Chelsea to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Chelsea and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 44 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 44 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chelsea to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.8 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

Southern operates a train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 27 min. Gatwick Express also services this route every 30 minutes.

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