The average train between Gatwick Airport and Harold Wood takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood. 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 Harold Wood. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Harold Wood at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Harold Wood station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Harold Wood station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Harold Wood is 55.7 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Harold Wood via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 23m.