The average train between Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5. 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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 5 at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
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The distance between Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 41.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminal 5, then walk to Heathrow Terminal 5.