The average train between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross. 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 10 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 43 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 Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Gatwick Express.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross is 39.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Southern operates a train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 32 min. Gatwick Express also services this route every 20 minutes.
