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The average train between Croydon and Gatwick Airport takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Croydon 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 5 minutes between Croydon and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Croydon to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Croydon and Gatwick Airport is 25.5 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
