The average train between ExCeL London and Gatwick takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from ExCeL London to Gatwick. 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 ExCeL London and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

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56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Gatwick station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Gatwick train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
The distance between ExCeL London and Gatwick is 40.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Gatwick Airport via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 6m.