The average train between Gatwick Airport and King Cross takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport to King Cross. 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 King Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:36 PM which arrives into King Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at King Cross station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Gatwick Airport to King Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to King Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to King Cross train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and King Cross is 307.5 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Halifax via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 57m.
