The average train between Gatwick Airport and Aldgate East takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Aldgate East. 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 Gatwick Airport and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Aldgate East station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Gatwick Airport to Aldgate East train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Aldgate East train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Aldgate East is 40.4 km. The road distance is 47 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–28 and the journey takes 35 min.
