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The average train between Gatwick Airport and Croydon takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Croydon. 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 5 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at East Croydon station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Gatwick Airport to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
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The distance between Gatwick Airport and Croydon is 25.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £11 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
