The average train between Florence and Gatwick takes 24h 53m and the fastest train takes 21h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 twice daily between Florence and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Florence is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 38m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Florence to Gatwick? 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 Florence to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Gatwick station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.
Florence to Gatwick train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Gatwick train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
The distance between Florence and Gatwick is 1,186.1 km. The road distance is 1,725 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Gatwick Airport via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 4m.