The average train between Gatwick Airport and Headcorn takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to Headcorn. 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 Headcorn. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Headcorn at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Headcorn. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Headcorn station via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Gatwick Airport to Headcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Headcorn train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Headcorn station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Headcorn train tickets online with Thameslink, Southern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Headcorn is 55 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Headcorn via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 1h 58m.