The average train between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross (Station) takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross (Station). 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 Charing Cross (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Charing Cross (Station) at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 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 (Station). However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Charing Cross (Station) station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
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The distance between Gatwick Airport and Charing Cross (Station) is 39.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to London Charing Cross via London Bridge in around 39 min.