The average train between Gatwick Airport and France takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to France. 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 hourly between Gatwick Airport and France. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:06 PM which arrives into France at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to France. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at France station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Gatwick Airport to France train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to France train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and France is 528 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cité via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 47m.