The average train between Ely and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 30 minutes between Ely and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Ely to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Ely to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 141.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 3m.