The average train between Gatwick Airport and Canvey Island takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Canvey Island. 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 Gatwick Airport and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 4m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes


1h 41m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Canvey Island station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Gatwick Airport to Canvey Island train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Canvey Island train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Benfleet station.
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The distance between Gatwick Airport and Canvey Island is 65.6 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Benfleet via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 25m.